finisher Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
closer.
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noun a racing driver who finishes a race
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noun a painter who applies a finishing coat
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noun a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
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noun a race car that finishes a race
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noun an animal that wins in a contest of speed
WordNet
Fin"ish*er noun
Definitions
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One who finishes, puts an end to, completes, or perfects; esp. used in the trades, as in hatting, weaving, etc., for the workman who gives a finishing touch to the work, or any part of it, and brings it to perfection. O prophet of glad tidings, finisher Of utmost hope! Milton.
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Something that gives the finishing touch to, or settles, anything. Colloq.
