finish

to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete.

to come to the end of (a course, period of time, etc.).

to use completely (often followed by up oroff ).

to overcome completely; destroy or kill (often followed byoff ).

to complete and perfect in detail; put the final touches on (sometimes followed byup ).

to put a finish on (wood, metal, etc.).

to perfect (a person) in education, accomplishments, social graces, etc.

to ready (livestock) for market by feeding a diet calculated to produce the desired weight.

to come to an end.

to complete a course, project, etc. (sometimes followed byup ).

(of livestock) to become fattened for market.

the end or conclusion; the final part or last stage.

the end of a hunt, race, etc..

a decisive ending.

the quality of being finished or completed with smoothness, elegance, etc..

educational or social polish.

the manner in which an object is perfected or finished in its preparation, or an effect imparted in finishing.

the surface coating or texture of wood, metal, etc.

something used or serving to finish, complete, or perfect a thing.

woodwork or the like, especially in the interior of a building, not essential to the structure but used for purposes of ornament, neatness, etc..

Also called finishing coat.��Also called finish coat,.��a final coat of plaster or paint.

a material for application in finishing.

Animal Husbandry.��the fat tissue of livestock.

the flavor remaining in the mouth after a wine has been swallowed.