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Meaning of close-tiled | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Of a lodge, having been sealed against intrusions from unauthorised people.
not-comparable
In secret; in private.
figuratively, not-comparable

Examples

“"I say, young fellah, I hope you don't mind - what? You see, between you an' me close-tiled, I look on this South American business as a mighty serious thing, and if I have a pal with me I want a man I can bank on."”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

close-toed close-tongued close-up close-winded closeable closed