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[ noun ] a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

Synonyms

finish coating

Examples

"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"

Used in print

(Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)

Makes necessary purchases , places contracts , supervises construction , installation , finishing and placement of furniture , fixtures and other correlated furnishings , and follows_through to completion of project `` .

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[ noun ] the act of finishing

Synonyms

finish

Examples

"his best finish in a major tournament was third" "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"

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