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"
(1) The final process or processes in the manufacture of dressed leather (2) The surface coating applied to a leather
come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours"
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhuasted as their destination came into view"
Aftertaste, or final impression the wine leaves; it can have a long finish or a short one (not desirable)
{i} end, completion, conclusion; final stage; polish, final coating on a surface; final details; something which completes or perfects
When something such as a course, film, or sale finishes, especially at a planned time, it ends. The teaching day finishes at around 4pm When a play finishes its run, many of the costumes are hired out to amateur dramatics companies and schools. = end
the act of finishing; "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause" (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" 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" 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" the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhuasted as their destination came into view" cause to finish a relationship with somebody; "That finished me with Mary" provide with a finish; "The carpenter finished the table beautifully
(1) Surface characteristics of paper (2) General term for trimming, folding, binding and all other post press operations
If someone finishes second, for example, in a race or competition, they are in second place at the end of the race or competition. He finished second in the championship four years in a row
The general surface properties of paper, determined by various manufacturing techniques to top
A substance or mixture of substances added to textile materials to impart desired properties Examples are stain resistance finishes, flame retardant finishes and backings such as acrylic