Definitions for facingˈfeɪ sɪŋ

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

fac•ingˈfeɪ sɪŋ(n.)

  1. a covering in front, as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.

    Category: Building Trades

  2. a lining applied along an edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening and sometimes turned outward, as on a cuff.

    Category: Clothing

  3. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, etc., of a military coat.

    Category: Clothing, Military

Origin of facing:

1350–1400

Princeton's WordNet

  1. facing(noun)

    a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

  2. facing, veneer(noun)

    an ornamental coating to a building

  3. facing, cladding(noun)

    a protective covering that protects the outside of a building

  4. lining, facing(noun)

    providing something with a surface of a different material

Wiktionary

  1. facing(Noun)

    The most external portion of exterior siding.

  2. facing(Adjective)

    diverging in the direction of travel.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Facing(u)

    of Face

  2. Facing(noun)

    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

  3. Facing(noun)

    a lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection

  4. Facing(noun)

    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

  5. Facing(noun)

    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

  6. Facing(noun)

    the collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat

  7. Facing(noun)

    the movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl


Translations for facing

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

facing(preposition)

opposite

The hotel is facing the church.

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