finish /finˈish/

1. To end
2. To complete the making of
3. To use the last of
4. To perfect
5. To give the last touches to
6. To give a particular treatment to the surface of
7. To complete the education of, esp for life in polite society
8. To complete the course of (a race)
9. To put an end to or destroy

1. To come to an end
2. To complete the course of a race

1. Something which finishes or completes
2. The end of a race, hunt, etc
3. The last touch, elaboration or polish
4. The last coat of plaster, paint, etc
5. Surface texture
6. The flavour that lingers after wine has been swallowed or spat out
7. (applied to cattle and sheep) the amount of flesh and fat on an animal

finˈished adjective

1. Brought to an end or to completion
2. Having no further prospect of success
3. Complete
4. Consummate
5. Perfect

finˈisher noun

1. A person who finishes
2. A person who completes or perfects, esp in crafts
3. A finishing or knockout blow

finˈishing noun and adjective

finishing post noun

The post marking the end of a race (esp for horses)

finishing school noun

An expensive establishment where some girls complete their education, with emphasis on social refinements, etc rather than academic achievement

finishing touch or finishing stroke noun

(often in pl) the last minor improvement needed to achieve perfection

finish off

1. To complete, put the finishing touches to
2. To eat or drink the last of
3. To complete the defeat or destruction of
4. To administer a final killing blow to
5. To end

finish up

1. To finish
2. To end up, be or become in the end

finish with

1. To end relations or dealings with
2. To come to the end of one's need or use for

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