Facing
['feɪsɪŋ] or ['fesɪŋ]
Definition
(noun.) a protective covering that protects the outside of a building.
(noun.) a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening.
(noun.) an ornamental coating to a building.
Editor: Simon--From WordNet
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Face
(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.
(n.) A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
(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.
(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.
(n.) The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
(n.) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.
Typist: Yvette
Examples
- At the foot of the throne these two parties separated and halted, facing each other at opposite sides of the aisle. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- I was conducted at once to where Sheridan was located with his troops drawn up in line of battle facing the Confederate army near by. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- She had risen, and he stood facing her with his eyes on hers. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- He stood on the hearth of Aufidius's hall, facing the image of greatness fallen, but greater than ever in that low estate. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- In the middle of the day he sat under a large tree in front of the house facing a well-travelled road. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Behind the throne was a narrow doorway and in this Than Kosis now stood facing me, with drawn long-sword. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Facing her on the bank blazed the fire, which at once sent a ruddy glare into the room where she was, and overpowered the candles. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- I ran the same way, outstripping a good many, and soon came facing the wild sea. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Well,' said Bounderby, stopping and facing about to confront them all, 'I'll tell you. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Facing Huxley with a smiling insolence, he begged to know, _was it through his grandfather or grandmother that he claimed his descent from a monkey_? H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Thomas was to move out from his lines facing the ridge, leaving enough of Palmer's corps to guard against an attack down the valley. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The Army of the Potomac was facing to the west, though our advance was made to the south, except when facing the enemy. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- On the other side of the lawn, facing the targets, was pitched a real tent, with benches and garden-seats about it. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- This placed us facing the judges and the audience. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- His arms were yearning up to her; but she drew away, and they remained facing each other, divided by the distance that her words had created. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Each consists of two facings of the best maple with a core of hard but resilient wood in the middle. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Typed by Gladys