\Fa"cing\, n.
1. A covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an
   exterior covering or sheathing; as, the facing of an
   earthen slope, sea wall, etc., to strengthen it or to
   protect or adorn the exposed surface.
2. A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or
   protection.
3. (Arch.) The finishing of any face of a wall with material
   different from that of which it is chiefly composed, or
   the coating or material so used.
4. (Founding) A powdered substance, as charcoal, bituminous
   coal, ect., applied to the face of a mold, or mixed with
   the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to
   the casting.
5. (Mil.)
   (a) pl. The collar and cuffs of a military coat; --
       commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
   (b) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to
       the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.
{Facing brick}, front or pressed brick.