1 [C,U] a layer of brick, stone, etc. that covers the surface of a wall to make it look more attractive:
marble / stone / brick facings
2 [C,U] a layer of stiff material sewn around the inside of the neck, ARMHOLES, etc. of a piece of clothing to strengthen them:
Cut the facings out of thinner material.
3 (facings) [pl.] the collar, cuffs, etc. of a piece of clothing that are made in a different colour or material:
a smoking jacket with green velvet facings
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