Finish

/ˈfΙͺnΙͺΚƒ/

The meaning and definition of Finish, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).
    β€œThe furniture was finished in teak veneer.”
  2. To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.
    β€œDue to BSE, cows in the United Kingdom must be finished and slaughtered before 30 months of age.”
noun
  1. A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.
    β€œThe car's finish was so shiny and new.”
  2. The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth.
Antonyms begin initiate start

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