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Definition of 'finishing'

See also: finish 

Noun

  1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "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"
       Synonyms: coating finish
  2. the act of finishing; "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"
       Synonyms: finish
       Antonyms: beginning start commencement


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