finish, n.
(finishes)
freq. cnt. 3
(finishes)
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a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
coating finish finishing
sample sentences
"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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the act of finishing
<noun.act>
finish finishing
sample sentences
"his best finish in a major tournament was third""the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"
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(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
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finish
sample sentences
"the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish"
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domain of synset (topic)
event whose occurrence ends something
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
conclusion ending finish
sample sentences
"his death marked the ending of an era""when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"
the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
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finish
sample sentences
"booze will be the finish of him""it was a fight to the finish"
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designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
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finish
sample sentences
"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"
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the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
<noun.location> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
destination finish goal
sample sentences
"a crowd assembled at the finish""he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"
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a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
cultivation culture finish polish refinement
sample sentences
"they performed with great polish""I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"
"almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
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the temporal end; the concluding time
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
close conclusion finale finis finish last stopping point
sample sentences
"the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell""the market was up at the finish"
"they were playing better at the close of the season"
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