closed
adjective
having or forming a boundary or barrier.
well-closed
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a word derived from
closed.
Example Sentences
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Very few take their families with them to China, and least of all to Canton, where both women and children are closely imprisoned in their houses, which they can only leave in a well-closed litter.
From A Woman's Journey Round the World by Ida Pfeiffer
Pound them to powder in a mortar, and place the powder in well-closed preserve jars.
From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald
He rode in a well-closed carriage drawn by strong horses, had two soldiers as servants, was well dressed and suffered, therefore, much less than others.
From Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812 by Achilles Rose
They were marching with long, quick strides, but well-closed ranks, elbow touching elbow, and every movement made with the even more than the accuracy of a parade.
From The Red Acorn by John McElroy
The most effectual method of keeping them away is to pack the materials in a well-closed tin box, and enclose with them a tallow candle.
From The Emperor's Rout by Unknown
