Definition of "facings" []

• Plural form of facing. (noun)

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• "Soldiers of every one of the ten nationalities -- though all wearing one uniform, save that the "facings" were different to denote the land to which they belonged -- were everywhere to be seen."
• "For roughly cutting bricks the large trowel is used; for neater work such as facings, the bolster and club-hammer; the cold chisel is for general cutting away, and for chases and holes."
• ""facings," to remind me -- and my neighbours -- of the fact that I am highly connected with the Army, my deceased wife's half-brother having once held some post in the Commissariat."