facing

Pronunciation key ( fā′siŋ ) (fā′sing)

fac•ing

n.

1. Covering in front, a lining serving any purpose.
2. Decorative trimming often sewn on the outside or inside edge of clothing.
3. Any heavy duty material used for any decorative trimming purpose.
4. A covering to decorate or protect a building against wear or corrosion or alter contour.
5. Decorative food products, such as food coloring.
6. Mechanical, smooth machined surface intended for attachment to another part.
7. pl. trimmings, collar, cuffs, lining of a garment turned back such as a hem, sometimes of variegated color denoting rank, branch or office.
8. pl. in military, execution of a standard command while in formation.

References

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

Funk and Wagnall's Standard Dictionary, Comprehensive International Edition, ©1976

Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus, ©2004