finish vs preliminary

finish

noun
  • A finishing touch; careful elaboration; polish. 

  • The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth. 

  • A shot on goal, especially one that ends in a goal. 

  • A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces. 

  • An end; the end of anything. 

verb
  • To reach orgasm. 

  • To complete (something). 

  • To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal. 

  • To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar). 

  • To put an end to; to destroy. 

  • To come to an end. 

preliminary

noun
  • A preparation for a main matter; an introduction. 

  • Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists 

  • A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing 

adj
  • In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory. 

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