facing

Etymology

adj

1. Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
   (Concluded on facing page) Of an article in one page opening
2. (rail transport, of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.

noun

1. The most external portion of exterior siding.
2. (sewing) Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
3. (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.
4. (military, in the plural) The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.
5. (military, usually in the plural) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of face