finishing | ||
1. | [ noun ] a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | |
Synonyms: | finish coating | |
Examples: | "the boat had a metallic finish" "he applied a coat of a clear finish" "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly" |
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Related terms: | decorativeness glaze shoeshine finish | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of finishing | |
Synonyms: | finish | |
Examples: | "his best finish in a major tournament was third" "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause" |
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Related terms: | beginning completion finale complete | |