Fa"cing (?), n.
1.
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.
2.
A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
3. Arch.
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.
4. Founding
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.
5. Mil. (a) pl.
The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
(b)
The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.
Facing brick, front or pressed brick.
© Webster 1913.