Definition (noun) a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
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the boat had a metallic finish
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he applied a coat of a clear finish
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when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly
Definition (noun) the temporal end; the concluding time
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the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
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the market was up at the finish
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they were playing better at the close of the season
Definition (noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
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they performed with great polish
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I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
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almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art
Definition (noun) the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
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a crowd assembled at the finish
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he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view
Definition (noun) designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
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excitement grew as the finish neared
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my horse was several lengths behind at the finish
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the winner is the team with the most points at the finish
Definition (noun) the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
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booze will be the finish of him
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it was a fight to the finish
Definition (noun) event whose occurrence ends something
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his death marked the ending of an era
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when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
Definition (noun) (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
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the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish
Definition (noun) the act of finishing
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his best finish in a major tournament was third
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the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause
Definition (verb) come or bring to a finish or an end
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He finished the dishes
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She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree
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The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours
Definition (verb) finally be or do something
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He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart
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he wound up being unemployed and living at home again
Definition (verb) have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
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the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed
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Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other
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My property ends by the bushes
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The symphony ends in a pianissimo
Definition (verb) provide with a finish
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The carpenter finished the table beautifully
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this shirt is not finished properly
Definition (verb) finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
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She polished off the remaining potatoes
Definition (verb) cause to finish a relationship with somebody
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That finished me with Mary