a substance used for clarifying liquid, especially beer or wine

the process is interrupted to add hops, caramel, and finings

clarify (beer or wine) by causing the precipitation of sediment during production

make or become thinner

she'd certainly fined down—her face was thinner

(of the weather) become bright and clear

punish (someone) for an illegal or illicit act by making them pay a sum of money

she was fined £1500 for driving offences