Finisher
['fɪnɪʃɚ]
Definition
(noun.) an animal that wins in a contest of speed.
(noun.) a race car that finishes a race.
(noun.) a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process.
(noun.) a painter who applies a finishing coat.
(noun.) a racing driver who finishes a race.
Typist: Miranda--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) 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.
(n.) Something that gives the finishing touch to, or settles, anything.
Inputed by Anna
Examples
- I think, if they bring me out to be hanged to-morrow, as is much to be doubted they may, I will try its weight upon the finisher of the sentence. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- The engraver or finisher then takes charge of it, preparing the engraving for the routing department, where the superfluous metal is removed. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- They include trimmers, stitch separators, edge setters, buffers, finishers, cleaners, stampers, shoe treers, creasers, etc. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Typed by Kevin