facing

noun

The most external portion of exterior siding.

(sewing) Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.

(metalworking) 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.

(military, in the plural) The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.

(military, usually in the plural) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.

adjective

Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)

(rail transport, of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.

Roots

faciesfac- · Latin · face, form

Synonyms for facing

confrontingv liningn frontn frontwardadv oppositeadj opposingadj against versus obversen

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The word facing breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fac-, from Latin facies (“face, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.