English to English
adjective
- Tending to complete or to render fit for the market or for use.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of finishing
His best finish in a major tournament was third.
The speaker's finishing was greeted with applause.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act or process of completing or perfecting; the final work upon or ornamentation of a thing.
source: Webster 1913