1. noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
a) An end: the end of anything.
The cars finish was so shiny and new.
b) A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.
2. verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
a) To complete (something).
Please finish your homework!
b) To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).
The furniture was finished in teak veneer.
See Also: finish line, finishing school
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