finisher meaning and definition

FINISHER noun

Definition of finisher (noun)

1. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
   • synonyms: closer
2. a racing driver who finishes a race
3. a painter who applies a finishing coat
4. a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
5. a race car that finishes a race
6. an animal that wins in a contest of speed