Definition of facing

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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..

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Anticous :: Anticous (a.) Facing toward the axis of the flower, as in the introrse anthers of the water lily..
Aspectant :: Aspectant (a.) Facing each other.
Effacing :: Effacing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Effac.
Before :: Before (prep.) In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.
Facing :: Facing (n.) A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
Cropper :: Cropper (n.) A machine for cropping, as for shearing off bolts or rod iron, or for facing cloth..
Basket :: Basket (n.) The two back seats facing one another on the outside of a stagecoach.
Larboard :: Larboard (n.) The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward the bow; port; -- opposed to starboard.
Opposite :: Opposite (a.) Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange..
Facing :: 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..
Gondola :: Gondola (n.) A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing the prow, or by poling. A gondola for passengers has a small open cabin amidships, for their protection against the sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now..
Frontingly :: Frontingly (adv.) In a fronting or facing position; opposingly.
Effacement :: Effacement (n.) The act if effacing; also, the result of the act..
Oblique :: Oblique (v. i.) To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left..
Extrorse :: Extrorse (a.) Facing outwards, or away from the axis of growth; -- said esp. of anthers occupying the outer side of the filament..
Outfacing :: Outfacing (p pr. & vb. n.) of Outfac.
Facing :: Facing (n.) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl..
Trifarious :: Trifarious (a.) Facing three ways; arranged in three vertical ranks, as the leaves of veratrum..
Washboard :: Washboard (n.) A board running round, and serving as a facing for, the walls of a room, next to the floor; a mopboard..
Facework :: Facework (n.) The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building; facing..
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