Facing
Facing [1]
(1): ( p. pr. & vb. n.) of Face
(2): ( n.) A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
(3): ( n.) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; - chiefly in the pl.
(4): ( n.) A covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an exterior covering or sheathing; as, the facing of an earthen slope, sea wall, etc. , to strengthen it or to protect or adorn the exposed surface.
(5): ( n.) The collar and cuffs of a military coat; - commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
(6): ( n.) The finishing of any face of a wall with material different from that of which it is chiefly composed, or the coating or material so used.
(7): ( n.) A powdered substance, as charcoal, bituminous coal, ect., applied to the face of a mold, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
