finish line

/ˌfɪnɪʃ laɪn/
/ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/
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Definitions of finish line
  1. noun
    a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
    synonyms: finishing line
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    types:
    tape
    the finishing line for a foot race
    wire
    the finishing line on a racetrack
    type of:
    destination, finish, goal
    the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
    line
    in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
Pronunciation
US
/ˌfɪnɪʃ laɪn/
UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/
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