facing

[ fey-sing ]

/ ˈfeɪ sɪŋ /

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noun

a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.

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

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

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

Origin of facing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at face, -ing¹

Words nearby facing

facilis descensus Averno, facilitate, facilitation, facilitator, facility, facing, facing tool, facio-, faciodigitogenital dysplasia, facioplasty, facioplegia

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Example sentences from the Web for facing

In a romantic relationship, facing humiliation or awkwardness is a strong possibility.
Random Hook-Ups or Dry Spells: Why Millennials Flunk College Dating|Ellie Schaack|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Roll the pork over the stuffing, like a jelly roll, until the seam is facing down and the fat back is on top.
Make Carla Hall’s Roasted Pork Loin With Cranberries|Carla Hall|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In short, Maduro is now facing dual crises: One economic, the other of legitimacy.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers|Catalina Lobo-Guererro|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Putin may very well be the last optimist left in the country, which is facing a time of confusion and disappointment.
After His Disastrous Annual Press Conference, Putin Needs A Hug|Anna Nemtsova|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Before this latest brush with the law, the rapper was facing pot-bust and unrelated gun charges.
Rapper Bobby Shmurda Arrested at New York’s Notorious Quad Studios|M.L. Nestel|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The American boys were tense and strained, knowing that in a few hours they would be facing death.
People of Destiny|Philip Gibbs
I solemnly believe that we are facing another crisis in our history; it is slowly, gradually, inevitably and surely approaching.
The Modern Ku Klux Klan|Henry Peck Fry
Rose pointed out to me Mrs. Shelton, seated conspicuously in front of the platform, facing the lecturer.
The Home Life of Poe|Susan Archer Weiss
The best position for the pump is facing the head of the ladder, and about six feet from it.
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare|C. W. Sleeman
His pony, however, offered serious objections to facing that roaring hurricane of a beast.
The Outdoor Chums After Big Game|Captain Quincy Allen

British Dictionary definitions for facing

facing

/ (ˈfeɪsɪŋ) /

noun

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

(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

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

marketing an area of retail shelf space

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for facing

facing

[ fā′sĭng ]

n.

A tooth-colored material used to hide the buccal or labial surface of a gold crown to give the outward appearance of a natural tooth.

单词	facing
释义	facing [ fey-sing ] / ˈfeɪ sɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR facing ON THESAURUS.COM noun a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening. material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat. Origin of facing Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at face, -ing¹ Words nearby facing facilis descensus Averno, facilitate, facilitation, facilitator, facility, facing, facing tool, facio-, faciodigitogenital dysplasia, facioplasty, facioplegia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for facing In a romantic relationship, facing humiliation or awkwardness is a strong possibility. Random Hook-Ups or Dry Spells: Why Millennials Flunk College Dating\|Ellie Schaack\|January 1, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Roll the pork over the stuffing, like a jelly roll, until the seam is facing down and the fat back is on top. Make Carla Hall’s Roasted Pork Loin With Cranberries\|Carla Hall\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In short, Maduro is now facing dual crises: One economic, the other of legitimacy. Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers\|Catalina Lobo-Guererro\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Putin may very well be the last optimist left in the country, which is facing a time of confusion and disappointment. After His Disastrous Annual Press Conference, Putin Needs A Hug\|Anna Nemtsova\|December 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Before this latest brush with the law, the rapper was facing pot-bust and unrelated gun charges. Rapper Bobby Shmurda Arrested at New York’s Notorious Quad Studios\|M.L. Nestel\|December 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The American boys were tense and strained, knowing that in a few hours they would be facing death. People of Destiny\|Philip Gibbs I solemnly believe that we are facing another crisis in our history; it is slowly, gradually, inevitably and surely approaching. The Modern Ku Klux Klan\|Henry Peck Fry Rose pointed out to me Mrs. Shelton, seated conspicuously in front of the platform, facing the lecturer. The Home Life of Poe\|Susan Archer Weiss The best position for the pump is facing the head of the ladder, and about six feet from it. Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare\|C. W. Sleeman His pony, however, offered serious objections to facing that roaring hurricane of a beast. The Outdoor Chums After Big Game\|Captain Quincy Allen British Dictionary definitions for facing facing / (ˈfeɪsɪŋ) / noun a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying (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 an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall marketing an area of retail shelf space Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to facing front, siding, surface, covering, revetment, trim, overlay, backing, lining, binding, piping, embroidery, hem, braid, applique, folds, tucks Medical definitions for facing facing [ fā′sĭng ] n. A tooth-colored material used to hide the buccal or labial surface of a gold crown to give the outward appearance of a natural tooth. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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facing

noun

Origin of facing

Words nearby facing

Example sentences from the Web for facing

British Dictionary definitions for facing

noun

Words related to facing

Medical definitions for facing

n.