Definition of finishing

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Finishing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Finis.

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Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of filling and finishing the joints in masonry with mortar, cement, etc.; also, the material so used..
Grouting :: Grouting (n.) The process of filling in or finishing with grout; also, the grout thus filled in..
Terminate :: Terminate (v. t.) Hence, to put the finishing touch to; to bring to completion; to perfect..
Closer :: Closer (n.) The last stone in a horizontal course, if of a less size than the others, or a piece of brick finishing a course..
Dressing :: Dressing (n.) Gum, starch, and the like, used in stiffening or finishing silk, linen, and other fabrics..
Finisher :: Finisher (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..
Finish :: Finish (n.) See Finishing coat, under Finishing..
Skim :: Skim (v. i.) To put on the finishing coat of plaster.
Blocking Course :: Blocking course () The finishing course of a wall showing above a cornice.
Three-coat :: Three-coat (a.) Having or consisting of three coats; -- applied to plastering which consists of pricking-up, floating, and a finishing coat; or, as called in the United States, a scratch coat, browning, and finishing coat..
Finishing :: Finishing (a.) Tending to complete or to render fit for the market or for use.
Crown :: Crown (n.) To form the topmost or finishing part of; to complete; to consummate; to perfect.
Burl :: Burl (v. t.) To dress or finish up (cloth); to pick knots, burs, loose threads, etc., from, as in finishing cloth..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) Hence, by extension, an addition or amandment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay..
Facing :: Facing (n.) The finishing of any face of a wall with material different from that of which it is chiefly composed, or the coating or material so used..
Dispatch :: Dispatch (v. t.) The finishing up of a business; speedy performance, as of business; prompt execution; diligence; haste..
Capsheaf :: Capsheaf (n.) The top sheaf of a stack of grain: (fig.) the crowning or finishing part of a thing.
Finishing :: Finishing (n.) The act or process of completing or perfecting; the final work upon or ornamentation of a thing.
Joiner :: "Joiner (n.) One whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood; a mechanic who does the woodwork (as doors, stairs, etc.) necessary for the finishing of buildings..
Chaser :: Chaser (n.) A tool with several points, used for cutting or finishing screw threads, either external or internal, on work revolving in a lathe..
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