Fining meaning : To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify. To become finer, purer, or cleaner. To make finer, or less coarse, as in bulk, texture, etc. To change by fine gradations. To clarify (wine and beer) by filtration. To become gradually fine; to diminish; to dwindle (with away, down, or off). To issue a fine as punishment to (someone). To pay a fine. To finish; to cease. To cause to cease; to stop.