finisher

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose qui achève un processus ou un événement, comme un lanceur de fin de match au baseball, un ouvrier appliquant une finition, ou un participant qui termine une course.

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.

   Lanceur de relève final

   • 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.

   Synonymescloserfireman

2. Racing driverB1formalsport

   A driver who successfully completes a race.

   Pilote ayant terminé une course

   • 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.

   Antonymesloserquitterretiree

3. PainterB1formal

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

   Finisseur (peinture)

   • 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.

   Synonymespainter

4. Manufacturing workerB2formaltechnical

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

   finisseur (production)

   • 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.

   Voiture ayant terminé une course

   • 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 gagnant d'une course

   • 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.

   Synonymeschampionvictorwinner