Facing

/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction).

Definitions by Sense

1. Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
2. (rail transport, of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.
3. The most external portion of exterior siding.
4. (sewing) Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
5. (metalworking) A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
6. (military, in the plural) The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.
7. (military, usually in the plural) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.
8. present participle and gerund of face

Example Sentences

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Red coats were worn by the King's Life Guards and Queen's Life Guards in 1645, while other regiments wore white, blue or grey. Prince Rupert's Footguards wore scarlet, and in Cromwell's army some wore scarlet coats with different facings.

This side (facing) up.

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• facings

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