Meanings
nounGarrison finish (plural Garrison finishes)
plural Garrison finishes
- hobbiesThe situation where a competitor in a race pulls ahead at the last moment to score a dramatic victory.
Origin
After Edward H. Garrison (1868–1930), American jockey known for such finishes.
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Garrison finish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Garrison%20finish
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