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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

... the room. The two queens would not perhaps have observed his arrival, so completely were they occupied in their ill-natured remarks, had not Madame noticed that, all at once, La Valliere, who was standing up facing the gallery, exhibited certain signs of confusion, and then said a few words to the courtiers who surrounded her, who immediately dispersed. This movement induced Madame to look towards the door, and at that moment, the captain of the guards announced the king. ...

— Ten Years Later • Alexandre Dumas, Pere

... have told you, ma'am, the plan is out of the question." He turned from her and kicked the coal in the grate, working off his irritation in that harmless fashion. Then, facing the poor lady again he adopted a tone intended to show her he was not to be trifled with. "Understand at once, Mrs. Day, I will be no party to the money subscribed on the tacit understanding that it is to be properly invested for you and your children, being thrown away in any such ...

— Mrs. Day's Daughters • Mary E. Mann

... Behold them facing each other, the brown-skinned fighting man wise in ringcraft and champion of a hundred fights, and the white-fleshed athlete, each alike clean and bright of eye, light-poised of foot, quivering for swift action, while the Old Un looks needfully from one ...

— The Definite Object - A Romance of New York • Jeffery Farnol

... they walked round the great, red-brick building, with rows of windows on either side facing each other, so that the sky could be seen through the building, ...

— Sister Teresa • George Moore

... spectators were taking breath; the capuchin friar Johannes, seated upon the banister facing the field of battle, shook his stick, smiling with satisfaction in his long brown beard. People wanted a little relief; pinches of snuff were offered and accepted, and the voice of Doctor Melchior, ...

— The Man-Wolf and Other Tales • Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian

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