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Self-closing

/sɛlfˈkləʊzɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Closing automatically after having been opened..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Closing automatically after having been opened.
  2. (web development, of an HTML or XML tag) In the form of (for example) {{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
  3. In the form of (for example) {{#tag:syntaxhighlight| |inline="True"|lang="html"|style="white-space:pre-wrap;"}} or {{#tag:syntaxhighlight| |inline="True"|lang="html"|style="white-space:pre-wrap;"}}, without containing any content, as opposed to (for example) {{#tag:syntaxhighlight|text|inline="True"|lang="html"|style="white-space:pre-wrap;"}}, which is composed of an opening ({{#tag:syntaxhighlight||inline="True"|lang="html"|style="white-space:pre-wrap;"}}) and a closing ({{#tag:syntaxhighlight||inline="True"|lang="html"|style="white-space:pre-wrap;"}}) tag.

Example Sentences

Self-closing, spring-loaded, sliding doors are fitted to ensure that the coaches are draught-proof.

Synonyms for self-closing

Antonyms for self-closing

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Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does self-closing mean?

Self-closing means Closing automatically after having been opened..

What is a synonym for self-closing?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of self-closing?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use self-closing in a sentence?

Self-closing, spring-loaded, sliding doors are fitted to ensure that the coaches are draught-proof.

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