Facing (Noun)
Meaning 1
A lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- The dressmaker carefully sewed a delicate lace facing along the neckline of the evening gown.
- The collar of the jacket was reinforced with a sturdy facing to prevent it from stretching out of shape.
- The pattern instructions called for a satin facing to be applied to the inside of the hem to give the skirt a smooth finish.
- A narrow strip of contrasting fabric was used as a facing to add a pop of color to the seams of the blouse.
- The couturier carefully hand-stitched a silk facing to the inside of the corset to prevent the seams from showing through the outer fabric.
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Meaning 2
Providing something with a surface of a different material.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A protective covering that protects the outside of a building.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
An ornamental coating to a building.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.