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facing Definition

fac·ing (fās′iŋ)

noun

  1. a lining, often decorative, sewn on the inside edge of a garment or on a part that is turned back, as a collar
  2. any material used for this
  3. a covering of contrasting material to decorate or protect a building, brick wall, etc.
  4. the trimmings, collar, and cuffs of certain military coats

facing Synonyms

facing

n.

  1. An architectural finish

    surface, revetment, covering, front, false front, siding.

    Facings include: concrete, stucco, brick, tile, glass, stone, plaster, whitewash, shingle, veneer, shiplap, marble.

  2. Finish for dress goods

    lining, appliqué, backing, embroidery, hem, piping, tucks, braid, folds, bias, overlay, trim, binding.

facing Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Rather than the usual cladding of beige tiles, Leicester Square has impressive black granite facings.
  • wear: As the regiment wore green facings to its uniform, it was natural to be known as " The Green Howards " .
  • drown: Related comment - Politics The Red Flag not waving but drowning Facing how many directions at once?

Preposition: for

  • regiment: The old distinction of velvet facings for regiments of Horse was allowed to continue, the KDG retained their blue.

Adjective modifier

  • buff: The old distinction of velvet facings for regiments of Horse was allowed to continue, with the Bays retaining their buff facings.
  • blue: Fellows in good standing may wear a Fellowship gown of black with blue facings.
  • red: The new portion is built of the slate stone of the district, with red sandstone facings.
  • white: Gentlemen may wear this collar on their evening tails ( with white silk facings if they are members of the Hereford Hunt Club ).
  • external: The top floor internal block walls are nearing completion but the external brick facings have only just been started.
  • green: As the regiment wore green facings to its uniform, it was natural to be known as " The Green Howards " .

Modifies a noun

  • history: Teachers in the UK have been using Facing History to meet the key stages 3 and 4 standards in history and citizenship.
  • reality: He starts his ' Facing Reality ' section with the same Trotsky quote I used to introduce my article!
  • redundancy: For further guidance on these see Department of Trade and Industry booklets Redundancy consultation and notification, Facing redundancy?
  • eviction: Back to top Facing eviction How your landlord can get possession of the accommodation will depend on the type of tenancy you have.

Noun used with modifier

  • velvet: The old distinction of velvet facings for regiments of Horse was allowed to continue, the KDG retained their blue.
  • brick: The Cambridge Chronicle reported that " the vicarage, which has a pleasing approach, consists of white brick with red brick facings.
  • stone: In the 18th century the castle had its roof removed along with most of the dressed stone facings.
  • seat: Cloth trim is used for the seat facings, with PVC surrounds.
  • sandstone: The new portion is built of the slate stone of the district, with red sandstone facings.
  • steel: DURASTEEL® is a composite sheet made with a core of fiber cement sandwiched between mechanically bonded galvanized steel facings.