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finisher

/ˈfɪnɪʃər/
/ˈfɪnɪʃə/
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Other forms: finishers

Definitions of finisher
  1. noun
    a racing driver who finishes a race
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    type of:
    automobile driver, race driver, racer
    someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
  2. noun
    a race car that finishes a race
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    type of:
    race car, racer, racing car
    a fast car that competes in races
  3. noun
    an animal that wins in a contest of speed
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    type of:
    racer
    an animal that races
  4. noun
    a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
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    types:
    stitcher
    a garmentmaker who performs the finishing steps
    type of:
    worker
    a person who works at a specific occupation
  5. noun
    a painter who applies a finishing coat
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    varnisher
    someone who applies a finishing coat of varnish
    type of:
    painter
    a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint
  6. noun
    (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
    synonyms: closer
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    types:
    slammer
    a person who closes things violently
    type of:
    fireman, relief pitcher, reliever
    a pitcher who does not start the game
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