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