finisher

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que finaliza un proceso o evento, como un corredor que cruza la meta, un trabajador que aplica un acabado superficial, o un lanzador que cierra un partido en béisbol.

A noun referring to a person or thing that completes a process or event, such as a relief pitcher in baseball, a worker who applies a final coat, or a competitor who finishes a race.

1. Baseball pitcherB2formalamericansport

   A relief pitcher who is brought in to protect a lead in the final innings of a game.

   Lanzador de relevo que cierra el partido

   • The team's finisher struck out the last two batters.
   • He is considered one of the best finishers in baseball history.
   • The manager called on his finisher to close out the game.

   Sinónimoscloserfireman

2. Racing driverB1formalsport

   A driver who successfully completes a race.

   Piloto que termina la carrera

   • Only twelve finishers crossed the line in the Grand Prix.
   • He was the fastest finisher in the rally.
   • The race had a high number of finishers this year.

   Antónimosloserquitterretiree

3. PainterB1formal

   A worker who applies the final coat of paint to a surface.

   Acabador (pintor)

   • The finisher added a glossy layer to the furniture.
   • A skilled finisher can make wood look like glass.
   • The finisher inspected the walls for any imperfections.

   Sinónimospainter

4. Manufacturing workerB2formaltechnical

   A worker who performs the final step in a production process.

   Acabador (trabajador de acabado)

   • The finisher checked each product for quality before packaging.
   • He works as a finisher in a car assembly plant.
   • The finisher's role is crucial for ensuring product standards.

5. Race carB2formalsport

   A car that completes a race.

   Coche que termina una carrera

   • Only one finisher car remained after the crash.
   • The finisher car crossed the line with a damaged engine.
   • Every finisher car received a commemorative sticker.

6. Winning animalB2formalsport

   An animal that wins a contest of speed, such as a race.

   Animal ganador

   • The greyhound was the fastest finisher in the race.
   • The horse was a strong finisher in the derby.
   • The finisher animal was awarded a blue ribbon.

   Sinónimoschampionvictorwinner