Definition of facing Facing

/fejˈsɪŋ/ - [feysing] - fac•ing

We found 19 definitions of facing from 7 different sources.

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What does facing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: facings

facing - a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
  liner, lining (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop"
  neckband, collar a band around the collar of a garment
  turnup, cuff the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
facing - a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
  cladding
  protective cover, protective covering, protection the tough natural covering of some organisms
facing - an ornamental coating to a building
  veneer
  coat, coating growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
facing - providing something with a surface of a different material
  lining
  coating, covering, application a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • facing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Face
  • facing (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.
  • facing (n.)
    A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
  • facing (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.
  • facing (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.
  • facing (n.)
    The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
  • facing (n.)
    The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • facing
    Something put around something else, usually in order to give it another look or to protect it from its environment.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • facing
    Letting one piece of timber into another with a rabbet to give additional strength or finish. Also, a movement for forming soldiers and small-arm men.--Facings. The front of regimentals and uniforms.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • facing
    A covering, a plating.

Part of speech

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  • facing, verb, gerund of face (infinitive).
  • facing, noun, singular of facings.

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