26984 words

facing

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
an extra layer of material sewn to the inside edge of a piece of clothing to make it stronger, or to the outside, especially of collars and the ends of sleeves, for decoration:

Examples:

a blue jacket with white facing
2
an outer layer covering a wall, etc.:

Examples:

The wall was built of rubble with a facing of stone.
3
turned towards the stated direction:

Examples:

Most avalanche accidents occur on north- and east-facing slopes.

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