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finish

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An end; the end of anything.
  2. A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.
  3. The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth.
  4. A finishing touch; careful elaboration; polish.
  5. A shot on goal, especially one that ends in a goal.
  6. To complete (something).
  7. To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).
  8. To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.
  9. To come to an end.
  10. To put an end to; to destroy.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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