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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The communicative strategies involved in upholding face or social prestige. uncountable, usually
3. 3
   Work done at the face, such as the coalface. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

facingfacing

Etymology

From face + work.

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