Meaning & use

Finisher

noun·Everyday

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A person or thing that completes something, especially a race, task, or competition.

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Only half of the runners were finishers in the grueling ultramarathon.

The striker is known as a clinical finisher in front of goal.

A note on using this word

In sports, especially soccer, 'finisher' often describes a player skilled at scoring goals.

Words with a similar meaning

completer

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