'Finisher' definitions:
Definition of 'finisher'
(from WordNet)
noun
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game [syn: closer, finisher]
noun
A racing driver who finishes a race
noun
A painter who applies a finishing coat
noun
A worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
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A race car that finishes a race
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An animal that wins in a contest of speed
Definition of 'Finisher'
From: GCIDE
- Finisher \Fin"ish*er\, n.
- 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
- O prophet of glad tidings, finisher Of utmost hope! --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Something that gives the finishing touch to, or settles, anything. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'finisher'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- capstone,
- climax,
- clincher,
- conclusive argument,
- copestone,
- crown,
- crusher,
- cutter,
- death stroke,
- deathblow,
- end-all,
- ender,
- final stroke,
- final touch,
- finishing stroke,
- floorer,
- garmentmaker,
- garmentworker,
- kayo,
- kayo punch,
- knockdown argument,
- knockout,
- knockout blow,
- KO,
- last dab,
- last stroke,
- last touch,
- needleworker,
- quietus,
- settler,
- sockdolager,
- stitcher,
- stopper
Words containing 'Finisher'
- Finish,
- Finished,
- Finishing,
- finish off,
- finish out,
- finish up,
- Finished work,
- Finishing coat,
- Finishing press,
- Finishing rolls,
- Hard finish,
- Inside finish,
- Standing finish,
- finish coat,
- finish line,
- finishing line,
- finishing school,
- finishing touch,
- from start to finish,
- photo finish,
- High-finished,
- To put the finishing hand to,
- runner-up finish,
- first-place finish,
- second-place finish,
- third-place finish