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FINISHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Finishing.

Finishing - as a noun

A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

Example: "The boat had a metallic finish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coating10finish12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decorativeness20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of finishing

Example: "His best finish in a major tournament was third"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
finish12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
closing10completion16culmination15mop upwindup12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Finishing - as a verb

To complete (something).

Example: "Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).

Example: "The furniture was finished in teak veneer."

To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.

Example: "Due to bse, cows in the united kingdom must be finished and slaughtered before 30 months of age."

To come to an end.

Example: "We had to leave before the concert had finished."

To put an end to; to destroy.

Example: "These rumours could finish your career."

Example Sentences

"I need to focus on the finishing of this project."
"The finishing touches on the painting were exquisite."
"The finishing of the race was incredibly close."
"He was awarded a trophy for his excellent finishing in the marathon."
"The finishing of the furniture was done with precision."
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Word Game Points

Is FINISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, finishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FINISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FINISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, finishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FINISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FINISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, finishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FINISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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