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facing

[ fey-sing ]

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.
  3. material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem.
  4. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat.


facing

/ ˈڱɪɪŋ /

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
  3. an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall
  4. 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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of facing1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; face + -ing 1
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Today, Mexico is once again locked in battle with the United States, this time facing an American president who is hurling insults, tariffs and threatening U.S. drone strikes here.

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Gurr isn’t shy about the topic today, and he knows there’s curiosity, especially because, at least publicly facing, the Walt Disney Co. has at times leaned conservative.

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“At the same time, the County is facing serious budgetary challenges on multiple fronts.”

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It seems like Anthony is facing an uphill battle with his claims of self-defense.

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Aldarawsheh, who is facing a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, was released on $30,000 bond, authorities said.

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