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Meaning of facing points

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

facing

Pronunciation:/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

    Example: Face the sun.

  2. (of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).

    Example: Turn the chair so it faces the table.

  3. To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.

  4. To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.

    Example: We are facing an uncertain future.

noun

Definitions

  1. The most external portion of exterior siding.

  2. Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.

  3. 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. (in the plural) The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)

  2. (of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.