outside finish

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outside finish - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Outside \Out"side`\, a.
     1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior;
        superficial.
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     2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent,
        quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.]
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     Outside finish (Arch.), a term for the minor parts, as
        corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete
        the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.
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