Facing

Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Face
  • (n.) A covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an exterior covering or sheathing; as, the facing of an earthen slope, sea wall, etc. , to strengthen it or to protect or adorn the exposed surface.
  • (n.) A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
  • (n.) The finishing of any face of a wall with material different from that of which it is chiefly composed, or the coating or material so used.
  • (n.) A powdered substance, as charcoal, bituminous coal, ect., applied to the face of a mold, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
  • (n.) The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
  • (n.) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.

Compare facing with other words:

facing vs. racing

facing vs. pacing

facing vs. fading

facing vs. lacing

facing vs. faying

facing vs. faring

facing vs. looking

faced vs. facing

facing vs. meeting

facing vs. having

challenging vs. facing

currently vs. facing

facework vs. facing

encountering vs. facing

facing vs. towards

facing vs. solving

facing vs. speed

facing vs. skyward

facing vs. pitching

facing vs. underside

edge vs. facing

facing vs. garment

facing vs. siding

exterior vs. facing

external vs. facing

facing vs. trailing

facing vs. obverse

facing vs. opposing

facing vs. opposite

adjacent vs. facing