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noun

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.

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

(Arch.) 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.

(Founding) A powdered substance, as charcoal, bituminous coal, etc., applied to the face of a mold, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.

(Mil.)

(a)

pl. The collar and cuffs of a military coat; commonly of a color different from that of the coat.

(b)

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

Facing brick, front or pressed brick.

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Etymology of 'Facing'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Facing" Quotes from Famous Books

... he found himself with a quickened pulse at the door of the jail. Farnsworth rang the bell. Soon they stood in Mrs. Calkins's sitting-room, facing Jim and Nancy. And then Miss Ware caught Farnsworth by the arm and drew him quickly into the hall, and shut ...

— The Calico Cat • Charles Miner Thompson

... you come to my mother's room. You will find her sitting by the fire and spinning her purple wool by firelight. She will make a lovely picture as she leans back against a column with her maids ranged behind her. Facing her stands my father's seat in which he sits and topes like an immortal god. Never mind him, but go up to my mother and lay your hands upon her knees, if you would be forwarded on your homeward voyage." From which I conclude that Arete ruled ...

— The Humour of Homer and Other Essays • Samuel Butler

... for the warning, Captain Falconnet," she said, facing him bravely to the last. "When the time comes, mayhap the dear God will give me leave to die as my mother's ...

— The Master of Appleby • Francis Lynde

... was sitting down to the table, Clarence's notice was arrested by a somewhat suspicious and unpleasing occurrence. The supper room was on the ground floor, and, owing to the heat of the weather, one of the windows, facing the small garden, was left open. Through this window Clarence distinctly saw the face of a man look into the room for one instant, with a prying and curious gaze, and then as instantly disappear. As no one else seemed to remark this incident, and the general attention ...

— The Disowned, Complete • Edward Bulwer-Lytton

... stood for an instant stock still, with her ears pricked and her head well up, facing the horrors of her situation; next she gave an angry snort as though to say, "No! this is too much!" Then she turned short round and began a series of peculiar bounds and plunges, accompanied by an ...

— Vera Nevill - Poor Wisdom's Chance • Mrs. H. Lovett Cameron

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