Definitions for "Facing"
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.
A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
In some rules systems, it matters in which direction a figure or stand is Facing. For instance, a stand of musketeers may only be able to fire towards its own front, and not to the side or rear. Or in a modern game, a tank might pay a movement penalty for moving rearwards rather than forwards. The direction in which a unit is facing is known as its Facing.
n. the direction indicated on a coin or tile by its pip
The direction that an individual or building faces. This typically represents where the strongest yang energy is.
The thin veneer of porcelain which closely fits a metal backing, used in fixed and removable partial dentures.
Tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain
Any tooth colored covering on the visible part of a tooth.
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.
The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.
On a lathe, machining a surface perpendicular to the axis of rotation
A description of the alignment of the body, when it is the same as the feet. Example: Facing Line of Dance, Facing DC. Descripción de la alineación del cuerpo, cuándo es la misma que la del pié. Ejemplo: Cara a Línea de Danza, Cara diagonal Centro.
A single item on a shelf/fixture/display. Total number of items visible on shelf/fixture/display
How brands and packages are arranged at retail to provide a frontal presentation or “facing†to the customer.
Facing is a common tool in the retail industry to create the look of a perfectly stocked store (even when it is not) by pulling all of the products on a display or shelf to the front. Facing creates a sense of hyperreality in that the consumer sees the store as less of a store and more of a promise for endless supply of identical product. Flourescent lighting also contributes to the hyperreality by creating a dream-like feel in the store.
A powdered substance, as charcoal, bituminous coal, etc., applied to the face of a mold, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
also called “facer;” paper attached to one side of fiber glass insulation; Kraft facing provides a vapor barrier; JM's MR(tm) Faced insulation's facing provides a vapor and mold barrier. ComfortTherm® is wrapped in plastic, providing a vapor barrier. You may also attach the insulation to the cavity by stapling the facer to the studs or framing.
Glass fibre mat for surfacing insulating boards
The slope or incline of a bunker constructed in the direction of the putting green, intended to create an added obstacle for a player to negotiate.
covering or treatment of a slope with sod, sandbags, stone, or other materials. See Revetment.
the act of confronting bravely; "he hated facing the facts"; "he excelled in the face of danger"
After the coordinates in the location information at AW window's title bar, showing the point of compass where one's avatar is looking at
All jumpers in the maneuver have the same heading
a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
The adhesion of a protective layer (most often tissue paper upon the face of a fragile painting) to prevent loss of the paint during conservation, or until conservation is performed. Facing Examples
Cutting operation of the cork plates in slices over four sides
a popular brass door assembly
the orienting of envelopes by the Postal Service in a consistent manner for subsequent sorting or mail processing operations.
an ornamental coating to a building
Correcting wool blindness by removing wool from the face.