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Meanings of facing in English

Catalan
folro

Something put around something else, usually in order to give it another look or to protect it from its environment.

folro
Portuguese
verniz

An ornamental coating to a building.

verniz
Synonyms
Examples for "veneer"
Examples for "veneer"
1
The new covers conceal those innocent illustrations behind a glossy, stylised veneer.
The Guardian
2
They also tore into the dubious scientific veneer he'd given his report.
The disappearing spoon: and other true tales of madness, love, a...
3
Was the Family's vision simply a pious veneer on business as usual?
The family: the secret fundamentalism at the heart of american p...
4
Her voice had suddenly, without warning, lost the veneer of easy humor.
Heart-shaped box
5
I thought it impossible for someone to break through your icy veneer.
The Secret of the Dread Forest: The Faire Folk Trilogy
Catalan
revestiment

A protective covering that protects the outside of a building.

revestiment
Russian
торцевание
Spanish
refrentado
Catalan
escairament

Machining technique to cut a face onto an object.

торцевание
Usage of facing in English
1
They say seven million Zimbabweans are facing severe food shortages this year.
The Irish Times
2
Mr Rabbitte said Tallaght was now facing a very serious jobs situation.
The Irish Times
3
It is the latest example of food safety risks facing domestic consumers.
The Irish Times
4
Britain is facing opposition from countries like Deutsche Boerse's home state Germany.
Reuters
5
However, journalists have been able to operate without facing extreme government censorship.
Reuters
6
Mr Key said Auckland was not the only area facing such problems.
Radio NZ
7
Yet competitive pricing is the biggest problem facing U.S. LNG in Europe.
Reuters
8
Mr Hill said the situation facing Wellington Hospital was complex and difficult.
Radio NZ
9
ETHIOPIA: Some 14 million people are facing food shortages in east Africa.
The Irish Times
10
That was what held society together: facing the consequences of your actions.
Jacinto's Remnant
11
So, seven years on, what are the challenges facing the sector today?
The Irish Times
12
The country is facing a hunger crisis but food aid still flows.
Reuters
13
It is also a religion that is facing a rather serious problem.
Wicca Spellcraft For Men
14
The motor trade is facing a very difficult year for new sales.
The Irish Times
15
Housing looks set to be the key issue facing any incoming government.
The Irish Times
16
Thanathorn and the Future Forward party are facing dozens of legal cases.
Reuters
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Translations for facing
Portuguese
verniz
Spanish
refrentado
Facing through the time
Facing across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
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