Finishing (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The act of finishing; "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The tedious process of finishing the basement took several weekends to complete.
- Her finishing skills as a hockey player were renowned throughout the league.
- The speaker's emotional tone and emphatic delivery added to the drama of her finishing.
- After crossing the finish line, the exhausted runner collapsed to the ground to recover from the grueling marathon.
- The job's finishing required a high level of attention to detail and craftsmanship.