n. A covering in front for ornament, distinction, protection, or other purpose.n. In founding, fine sand or powder applied to the face of a mold which receives the metal, to give a smooth surface to the casting.n. A mode of preparing tea for the market by treating it with coloring matter and other substances, so as to imitate tea of better quality and higher value; also, the materials used in this process of adulteration.n. Milit., the movement of a soldier in turning on the heel to the right, left, right about, left about, etc.: as, to put a recruit through his facings.n. Boasting; swaggering.n. The process of joining two pieces of timber by a rabbet.n. In chess, the way or direction in which a piece should face.n. In brickmaking, the opening through which the bricks are wheeled into the kiln and hauled out after burning. Also called abutment.n. The process of preparing the face or working-surface of a millstone.n. In confectionery, giving a smooth finish to the surface of the paste for lozenges, by strewing it with starch-powder and fine sugar and rubbing them in by hand.