| n. | 1. | A covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an exterior covering or sheathing; | |||
| 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, 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. | ||||
| 5. | (Mil.) The collar and cuffs of a military coat; - commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
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| Noun | 1. | facing - a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening |
| 2. | facing - an ornamental coating to a building Synonyms: veneer | |
| 3. | facing - a protective covering that protects the outside of a building Synonyms: cladding | |
| 4. | facing - providing something with a surface of a different material Synonyms: lining | |
| 5. | facing - the act of confronting bravely; "he hated facing the facts"; "he excelled in the face of danger" Synonyms: face |