·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Face.
II. Facing ·noun A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
III. Facing ·noun The collar and cuffs of a military coat;
— commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
IV. Facing ·noun The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about;
— chiefly in the ·pl
V. Facing ·noun 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.
VI. Facing ·noun 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.
VII. Facing ·noun 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.