a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
event whose occurrence ends something
finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
finally be or do something
the temporal end; the concluding time
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
the act of finishing
come or bring to a finish or an end
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
cause to finish a relationship with somebody
designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
provide with a finish
the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
get off the ground
bulge outward
the time at which something is supposed to begin
begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
get going or set in motion
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
a signal to begin (as in a race)
bring into being
a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
set in motion, cause to start
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
a sudden involuntary movement
begin or set in motion
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
leave
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
the act of starting something
play in the starting lineup
the beginning of anything
