Meaning & use
close-up
A photograph or film shot taken at very short range so that the subject fills the frame.
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The director called for a close-up of the actress's face during the confession scene.
The magazine printed a close-up of the flower to show its delicate texture.
A note on using this word
Usually hyphenated as "close-up"; contrast with a "wide shot," which shows an entire scene from a distance.
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