a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

the temporal end; the concluding time

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)

the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)

event whose occurrence ends something

(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)

the act of finishing