definition of
finishing

[1] #1 finishing n. [coating, finish] a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly". wn

[2] #2 finishing n. [finish] the act of finishing; "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause". wn