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facing

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

The English word “facing” has 7 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
  2. Diverging in the direction of travel.

noun

  1. The most external portion of exterior siding.
  2. Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
  3. A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
  4. The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.
  5. The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.
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