Word: FACING
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Definition of FACING
- (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
"Face the sun."
- (of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
"Turn the chair so it faces the table."
- To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
- The most external portion of exterior siding.
- Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
- 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.
- Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
- (of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "facing" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "facing" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FACING:
- # the facing effect
- # master of facing
- # playing with facing
- # in terms of facing
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