Meaning of FINISHER
| Pronunciation: | | 'finishur
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- [n] a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
- [n] a painter who applies a finishing coat
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| | See Also: | | painter, stitcher, varnisher, worker | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
O prophet of glad tidings, finisher Of utmost hope!
--Milton.
2. Something that gives the finishing touch to, or settles,
anything. [Colloq.]
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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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