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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