pull a face

noun

1. the front of the head from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin, and from ear to ear; visage; countenance
2. the expression of the countenance
3. a surface of a thing; esp.,
   1. the front, upper, or outer surface or part
   2. any one of the surfaces of a geometric figure or crystal
4. the side or surface that is marked, as of a clock, playing card, domino, etc., or that is finished, as of fabric, leather, etc.
5. the appearance; outward aspect; semblance
6. facial makeup; cosmetics: used chiefly in the phrases and
7. dignity; self-respect; prestige
   used chiefly in the phrase lose (or save) face
8. the topography (of an area)
9. the functional or striking surface (of a tool, golf club, etc.)
10. what is shown by the language of a document, without explanation or addition
11. Informal effrontery; audacity
12. Mining the end of a tunnel, drift, etc., where work is being done
13. Printing
    1. the type surface on which a letter is cut; printing part of a letter or plate
    2. the full selection of type of a certain design

Origin: ME < OFr < VL facia < L facies, the face, appearance < base of facere, do

transitive verb faced, facing

1. to turn, or have the face or front turned, toward: the building faces the square
2. to meet or confront squarely or face to face
3. to confront with boldness, courage, etc.
4. to acknowledge and accept (facts, the truth, etc.)
5. to put another material on the surface of
6. to level and smooth the surface of (esp. a block of stone)
7. to turn (a card, etc.) with the face up
8. Mil. to cause (a formation of soldiers) to pivot by giving the appropriate command
9. Sewing to apply a facing to (a collar, edge, etc.)

Origin: ME facen < the n.

intransitive verb

1. to turn, or have the face turned, toward a specified thing or person, or in a specified direction
2. Mil. to pivot in a specified direction: usually in the form of a command: right face!