finish
fi nish
- n a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
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 - n the temporal end; the concluding time
the market was up at the finish - n a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad - n the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
a crowd assembled at the finish - n designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
excitement grew as the finish neared
my horse was several lengths behind at the finish
the winner is the team with the most points at the finish - n the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
booze will be the finish of him
it was a fight to the finish - n event whose occurrence ends something
when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show - n (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish - n the act of finishing
his best finish in a major tournament was third
the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause - v come or bring to a finish or an end; others finished in over 4 hours"
He finished the dishes
The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours - v finally be or do something
- v have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
- v provide with a finish
The carpenter finished the table beautifully
this shirt is not finished properly - v finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
- v cause to finish a relationship with somebody
That finished me with Mary
- Six miles from the finish, the race was clearly between De Bruyn and Hennigan.
- Her instructor lists the problems to work on: straighten the legs, revolve the body faster and finish at a better angle.
- Calvin herself dons the vintage 501s, often for a year straight to inspire a new finish.