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facing



fac·ing [ ˈfā-siŋ]



facing   
noun
[ˈfā-siŋ]

Definition of facing

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a lining at the edge especially of a garment
b facings plural : the collar, cuffs, and trimmings of a uniform coat
2 : an ornamental or protective layer
3 : material for facing

facing   
adjective

Definition of facing (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : located directly across from something : opposite
//an illustration on the facing page
2 : having the front oriented toward a specified direction or location —usually used in combination
//the east-facing windowsTo maintain themselves above water, the islands must conserve their limited sand supply by moving sand to their lagoon-facing side as their seaward side is eroded by waves.— Wade Graham



Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//Two nights after the facing Toronto, the Blazers opened the second quarter against the Utah Jazz by missing five straight shots and committing six turnovers.
— Mike Richman, OregonLive.com, "Is Jusuf Nurkic finding his rhythm?: My Friend Chuck, Trail Blazers podcast," 4 Nov. 2017
//The new facing will have varying heights up to 35 feet, Rosen said.
— John Sowell, idahostatesman, "Here’s what the owners are doing to the Northgate Shopping Center on State Street," 31 Oct. 2017
//Why Less Mortar Is More Hansen purchased mosaic tiles held together by a peel-away paper facing.
— Rob Wherry, ELLE Decor, "Reality Shows," 5 July 2012
//At the Miami Marlins’ stadium in Little Havana, Irma’s winds peeled the facing off a portion of the retractable sliding roof.
— Andres Viglucci, Carli Teproff And Daniel Chang, miamiherald, "Irma could have been a lot worse for South Florida, but it’s still not a pretty picture," 11 Sep. 2017
//Water weakens regular drywall, and the paper facing provides food for mold, Reichel said.
— Aaron Steckelberg, Washington Post, "How water damages a flooded house — and which parts can be saved," 1 Sep. 2017
//Moore sent a towering drive that peaked at 119 feet before smacking off the facing of the second deck in left.
— Craig Davis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Marlins' bullpen lets late lead slip as Braves rally to win in the 10th," 17 June 2017
//Correa, who had three hits and three RBIs, got the Astros going in the first inning with a shot that slammed off the facing of the second deck in left field.
— Ap, USA TODAY, "Astros pound Twins for 17 runs, win 7th straight," 31 May 2017
//In other words, the aluminum facings fall off, leaving the flammable plastic core exposed.
— David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "Cheap Building Materials May Have Made the London Tower Blaze Even Worse," 16 June 2017


First Known Use of facing

Noun

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1



History and Etymology for facing

Noun

from gerund of face entry 2

Adjective

from present participle of face entry 2



Dictionary Entries near facing

facilitatory

facilities contract

facility

facing

facing brick

facing distance

facing-point lock



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present participle of face

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1 to stand or sit with the face or front toward
  • the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean

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2 to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
  • movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye

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3 to cover with something that protects
  • we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding

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4 to enter into contest or conflict with
  • the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs

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More Definitions forfacing

facing

noun

English Language Learners Definition of facing

: a layer of material that is placed on the surface or front of something to improve its appearance

facing

noun
fac·​ing | \ ˈfā-siŋ \

Medical Definition of facing

: a front of porcelain or plastic used in dental crowns and bridgework to face the metal replacement and simulate the natural tooth