finish line

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finish line

A line that marks the end of a course for racing.

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fin′ish line`

a line marking the end of a race.

[1895–1900]

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Noun

finish line - a line indicating the location of the finish of a race

finishing line

destination, goal, finish - the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"

line - in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area

tape - the finishing line for a foot race; "he broke the tape in record time"

wire - the finishing line on a racetrack

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