Entrenched
The word that means close to is "proximate."
A: Blockade - Cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off a country's ports.
Close
To close.
Near or close
Japan is an island which means it is surrounded by water. Yes, Tokyo has water and one of the largest ports in the world.
The word 'unite' means close to the same thing as annex does.
Close
Shut means to close.
"but" is not a Hebrew word. It is close to the word baht, which means daughter.
The root word "clud" means to close or shut. It is commonly found in words like exclude, include, and conclude.
Valves