Self-closing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɛlfˈkləʊzɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Self-closing is an adjective meaning Closing automatically after having been opened.
Meaning
Closing automatically after having been opened.
More Meanings
- (web development, of an HTML or XML tag) In the form of (for example) {{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
- 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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clip, closeable, reclosable, self-sealing, self-opening, recloseable.
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