original finish

collocation in English

meaningsoforiginalandfinish

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original
adjective
uk
/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/us
/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form ...
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finish
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/us
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/
the end of a race, or the last part ...
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(Definition oforiginalandfinishfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Finish restoration results in anoriginalfinishrating: for example, 85% of theoriginalfinishremains.
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The interior of the house has retained muchoriginalfinish.
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Inside, the house retains much of itsoriginalfinish.
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The interior retains much of itsoriginalfinish.
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Added features were removed and theoriginalfinishof the building restored, including its color.
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A sample of theoriginalfinishwas taken to ensure faithful reproduction.
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This involves re-emulsifying theoriginalfinish, either shellac or varnish.
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The interior has retained much of itsoriginalfinish, although pews have been removed or rearranged.
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Since particleboard is typically faced with by a non-wood veneer, it is practically impossible to match theoriginalfinish.
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As for any antique, thisoriginalfinishoften survives best in unworn areas such as the bottom of the seat or around turnings.
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The interior of the house has retained much of itsoriginalfinish, despite being subdivided into apartments and suffering fire damage in one wing.
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One significantoriginalfinishthat is still present in many corridor areas is the hollow metal doors, chair rail, and surrounds throughout the building.
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Inside the house, is an oak staircase stretching three floors, 43 doors and extensive wood decoration have retained theiroriginalfinishwith few minor changes over the years.
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With itsoriginalfinishtattered by time and harsh weather, the exterior of the lighthouse tower was given a fresh coat of new stucco the same year.
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