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An end; the end of anything.

A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.

Example: The car's finish was so shiny and new.

The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth.

A finishing touch; careful elaboration; polish.

To complete (something).

Example: Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!

To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).

Example: The furniture was finished in teak veneer.

To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.

Example: Due to BSE, cows in the United Kingdom must be finished and slaughtered before 30 months of age.

To come to an end.

Example: We had to leave before the concert had finished.