facing
Translation
facing, cladding, revetment, lining
Examples
The building has a stone facing.
The building has a stone facing.
The jacket has a silk facing on the collar.
The jacket has a silk facing on the collar.
Grammar Patterns
a facing ((of sth.)) a layer of material used to cover the surface of a wall or building The wall has a facing of marble.
Similar Words
Synonyms: covering, coating, veneer, lining
Etymology
From the verb 'to face', meaning to cover the front surface of something.
Memory Tips
The 'facing' is the material on the 'face' (front surface) of something.