finish

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Synonyms: finis, minish, finnish, fineish, finfish, linish, winish

Antonyms: finis, minish, finnish, fineish, finfish, linish, winish

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Noun

1. An [[end]]; the end of anything.
2. A [[protective]] [[coating]] given to [[wood]] or [[metal]] and other [[surface]]s.
3. The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of [[cloth]].
4. A [[finishing touch]]; careful elaboration; [[polish]].
5. {{lb|en|soccer}} A [[shot]] on goal, especially one that ends in a goal.
6. {{lb|en|professional wrestling|slang}} The ending of a match and its structure.
7. {{lb|en|[[combat sport]]s}} The stoppage or conclusion of a bout before the scheduled rounds expire, resulting in an immediate victory via knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), or submission.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[complete]] (something).
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To apply a treatment to {{qualifier|a surface or similar}}.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[come to an end]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To put an end to; to destroy.
6. {{lb|en|intransitive|sex}} To reach [[orgasm]].
7. {{lb|en|combat sports}} To stop an opponent and end a bout prematurely before the scheduled time limit expires, securing an immediate victory via knockout, technical knockout, or submission.

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