a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); "the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely"; "the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet"
memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information; "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
a prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater; "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"