Finisher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɪnɪʃə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Finisher is a noun meaning A person who finishes or completes something.
Meaning
A person who finishes or completes something.
More Meanings
- A person who applies a finish to something, such as furniture.
- (construction) A construction machine used to smooth a newly constructed road surface.
- (boxing) The blow that ends a fight; the knock-out blow.
- (video games, informal, professional wrestling) A finishing move.
- (sports) A player who scores points for their team.
- (rugby) A substitute player who plays at the end of the game.
- (dated) The person who applies the gilding and decoration in bookbinding.
Example Sentences
Tie Up Fallaway Slam (Finisher)
He became the best finsher for Australia's T20I team.
If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.
Shadow Kick (OO+O) is best used as a punishing move and a combo finisher.
Word Forms
- finishers
Synonyms for finisher
Depending on context, synonyms include scorer, inker, stitcher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stitcher, oft, trim, accent, garnish, completer.
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Sources & Attribution
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