1
a
: a lining at the edge especially of a garment
b
facings plural
: the collar, cuffs, and trimmings of a uniform coat
2
: an ornamental or protective layer
3
: material for facing
1
: located directly across from something : opposite
an illustration on the facing page
2
: having the front oriented toward a specified direction or location
—usually used in combination
the east-facing windows
To maintain themselves above water, the islands must conserve their limited sand supply by moving sand to their lagoon-facing side as their seaward side is eroded by waves.—Wade Graham
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.
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