finishing noun.
['fɪnɪʃɪŋ] LME.[formed as FINISHED + -ING1.]1. The action of
FINISH verb. Also
finishing-off.
LME.2. A thing which gives a finished appearance; decoration, ornamental work.
M17.
Comb.:
finishing-line,
finishing-post a (real or imaginary) line, post, which marks the end of a race etc.;
finishing-school a school for completing the education, esp. of girls, with an emphasis on the social graces.
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finishing ppl adjective.
['fɪnɪʃɪŋ] E18.[formed as FINISHED + -ING2.]That finishes (something).
finishing stroke,
finishing touch a last action or added effect in the preparation or production of something (usu. in
pl.).
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