a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
“the boat had a metallic finish”
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
“a crowd assembled at the finish”
cause to finish a relationship with somebody
“That finished me with Mary”
designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
“excitement grew as the finish neared”
provide with a finish
“The carpenter finished the table beautifully”
the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
“booze will be the finish of him”
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”
event whose occurrence ends something
“when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show”
the temporal end; the concluding time
“the market was up at the finish”
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
“almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art”