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.
