Finisher Meaning in English
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Definition
A finisher is someone or something that finishes something, especially a person who completes a race, task, or competition, or is skilled at ending things, such as scoring in sports.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in sports for someone skilled at ending or closing a play, like a goal scorer in soccer. Also applied in marathons or competitions for anyone who completes the event. Can mean a machine or tool that puts finishing touches on a product. 'Finisher medal' is a common phrase for those who complete a race.
Example Sentences
He was the first finisher in the race.
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Every finisher gets a medal.
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The machine is a wood finisher.
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She's a strong finisher and always speeds up at the end of races.
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Our team needs a better finisher to score more goals.
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I didn't win, but I'm happy to be a finisher in my first marathon.
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