finishing

Pluralfinishings (some meanings)

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle of finish. Use this form for an action happening now or as a name for the activity.

   She is finishing her homework before dinner.

   We are finishing the puzzle together tonight.

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The act of bringing something to an end.

   The finishing of the puzzle gave the kids a sense of pride.

   She felt relief at the finishing of her first big project.

   Similarcompletion, conclusion, end

   Oppositestart (entry), beginning

3. 3
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The last bit of work done to make something look nice or complete.

   Like the icing on top of a cake that makes it look complete.

   The table needed a smooth finishing before it could be sold.

   A coat of paint gave the old chair its final finishing.

   Similardetailing, trim, coating

4. 4
   noununcountable

   How good a player is at scoring goals by shooting the ball.

   Like a basketball player who almost never misses an easy shot.

   Her finishing in front of the goal won the match for the team.

   The young striker still needs to work on his finishing.

   Similarshooting, marksmanship

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