surface finish
ˈsɜːfɪs ˈfɪnɪʃ
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Definition of surface finish - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.quality of a surface's texture and smoothnessTECH.
  • The surface finish of the metal was smooth and shiny.
  • The surface finish of the table was rough and uneven.
  • Inspect the surface finish for any imperfections.
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Images of surface finish

  • surface finish: quality of a surface's texture and smoothness
    quality of a surface's texture and smoothness

Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with finish

finish withv.
end an activity or task
We can go out once I finish with my work.
finish offv.
complete a task or activity fully
She decided to finish off the report tonight.
finish upv.
complete the last part of something
She decided to finish up her homework before going out..
finish outv.
complete something that was started
We need to finish out the project this week.
approaching the finish lineadj.
nearing the end of a task or event
With the project approaching the finish line, the team worked extra hours.
finish on a high notev.
end something successfully or impressively
The team finished on a high note with a victory.
photo finishn.
competition with a very close outcome
The election was decided by a photo finish.
finish on a positive notev.
end something with a good impression
The meeting finished on a positive note with a joke.
nice guys finish lastexp.
kind people often lose to aggressive people
He was too kind, proving nice guys finish last.
blanket finishn.
close finish where a blanket could cover all
The horse race had a blanket finish.

Terms related to surface finish

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coatingengineeringfinishmachiningpolishingroughnesssmoothnesstexture

Terms with surface finish included in their meaning

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top coatn.
painting nails
final layer added to protect or finish a surface
brushed steeln.
material
steel surface with fine parallel marks giving a dull textured finish
oak veneern.
construction
thin layer of oak wood fixed on another material for surface finish
semi-mattadj.
surface finish
having a surface that is partly dull, partly shiny
matv.
finishing
give a surface a flat nonreflective finish
mattn.
surface texture
dull finish on a surface, lacking gloss
color washn.
home decor
paint finish allowing surface to show through
finishedadj.
surface
having a surface coating or finish applied

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  1. French:finition de surface, ...
  2. German:Oberflächenbeschaffenheit, ...
  3. Italian:finitura superficiale, ...
  4. Spanish:acabado superficial, ...
  5. Portuguese:acabamento de superfície, ...
  6. Chinese:表面光洁度, ...
  7. Japanese:表面仕上げ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشْطيب السَّطْح, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּימּוּר מִשְׁטָח, ...
  10. Russian:обработка поверхности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поверхнева обробка, ...
  12. Hindi:सतह की फिनिश, ...
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