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Meaning of finest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

finest

Pronunciation:/ˈfaɪnɪst/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Senses referring to subjective quality.

  2. Senses referring to objective quality.

  3. Behind the batsman and at a small angle to the line between the wickets.

    Example: [...] to nudge it through the covers (or tickle it down to fine leg) for a four [...]

  4. Subtle; thin; tenuous.

noun

Definitions

  1. Police officers.

    Example: Fifty of New York's finest were on hand for security.