Also means
shut (eyes, fists)
Usage Note
Clos is the past participle of clore used as an adjective; the final 's' is silent. It appears in set phrases like à huis clos ('behind closed doors,' in camera) and champ clos (enclosed field, historical). A clos on its own is a walled vineyard — a prestigious Burgundian term (e.g. Clos de Vougeot). The feminine form is close.
Examples
"La séance s'est tenue à huis clos."
Natural Translation
The session was held behind closed doors.
Literal Translation
The session took place behind closed doors.

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