English dictionary

finishing

noun

Pronunciation

ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ

Parts of speech

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of finishing

noun

  1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

Example sentences

his best finish in a major tournament was third
the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause
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

Synonyms

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