facing

[ fey-sing ]
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noun
  1. a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.

  2. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening.

  1. material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem.

  2. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat.

Origin of facing

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; face + -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for facing

facing

/ (ˈfeɪsɪŋ) /


noun
  1. a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying

  2. (usually plural) a piece of additional cloth, esp in a different colour, on the collar, cuffs, etc, of the jacket of a military uniform, formerly used to denote the regiment

  1. an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall

  2. marketing an area of retail shelf space

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