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.

Specifies the direction of the billboard face relative to traffic flow. A south facing billboard can be read by northbound traffic and vice versa.

The cardinal direction that an outdoor unit faces. As an example, a north facing bulletin would be viewed by vehicles traveling south.

The direction a portrait looks towards on a coin. As most are shown in profile, this means it faces left or right. When this direction is not stated, it usually means that the head or figure looks towards the viewer and away from the coin.

Term for the portrait, usually on the obverse, which faces to the front instead of to the side (profile).

The direction in which outdoor boards are built to display the advertising copy, e.g., a south-facing panel can be read by northbound traffic.

Specifies the direction the panel may be seen to the traffic flow; e.g., a south facing panel can be seen only by north-bound traffic and vice versa.

The direction an advertising display faces. A south-facing display is exposed to a northbound traffic.