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finisher

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɪnɪʃər/ · UK /ˈfɪnɪʃə/

finisher means: A person who completes a race, task, or other activity.

noun

PERSON COMPLETINGB2

A person who completes a race, task, or other activity.

  • Every finisher received a medal.
  • The first finishers crossed the line together.
  • She is a reliable finisher who always completes her projects.

Common phrases: race finisher, marathon finisher, first finisher

FINAL BLOWC1

A hit that ends a fight by making the other person unable to continue.

  • That punch was the finisher.
  • He landed a powerful finisher in the third round.
  • The boxer waited for a chance to deliver the finisher.

Similar words: knockout blow

Common phrases: land a finisher, deliver a finisher, powerful finisher

SURFACE WORKERC2

A worker who adds a final smooth or protective layer to furniture or other objects.

  • The finisher polished the table.
  • We need a skilled furniture finisher.
  • Two finishers applied the final coat of varnish.

Common phrases: furniture finisher, wood finisher, skilled finisher

ROAD MACHINEC2

A machine that makes the surface of a new road smooth.

  • The finisher moved slowly along the road.
  • Workers checked the surface behind the asphalt finisher.
  • The crew hired two finishers for the new highway.

Similar words: paver, paving machine

Common phrases: asphalt finisher, road finisher, concrete finisher

Questions about finisher

What does finisher mean?

A person who completes a race, task, or other activity.

What is finisher in other languages?

Türkçe: yarışı bitiren · Español: finalista · Français: finisseur · Deutsch: Finisher · Italiano: finisher · 日本語: 完走者

How do you pronounce finisher?

In American English /ˈfɪnɪʃər/; in British English /ˈfɪnɪʃə/.

How do you use finisher in a sentence?

Every finisher received a medal. The first finishers crossed the line together.

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