Thesaurus: facing

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Face
2. 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.
3. n. A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. n. The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
7. n. The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.
8. n. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
9. n. an ornamental coating to a building
10. n. a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
11. n. providing something with a surface of a different material
12. 1. 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. 2. A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection. 3. (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. 4. (Founding) 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. 5. (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.