finisher
UK: ˈfɪnɪʃə | US: ˈfɪnɪʃər
n. a person or thing that finishes something
n. (sports) a player skilled at completing plays or scoring goals
n. (manufacturing) a machine or tool used to complete a process
The word "finisher" combines the verb "finish" (from Old French finir, meaning "to complete," derived from Latin finire, "to limit or end") with the agentive suffix "-er" (from Old English -ere). This suffix denotes a person or thing performing an action. The term logically evolved to describe someone or something that brings tasks to completion, whether in labor, sports, or production.
The marathon finisher celebrated with a medal around his neck.
She is the team’s top finisher in scoring this season.
The factory installed a new automated finisher for polishing metal parts.
As a finisher of fine furniture, his craftsmanship is unmatched.
The race’s last finisher received cheers for their perseverance.