cement vs facing

cement

noun
  • The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries. 

  • Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout. 

  • The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum. 

  • A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete. 

  • A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society. 

verb
  • To unite firmly or closely. 

  • To overlay or coat with cement. 

  • To affix with cement. 

  • To make permanent. 

facing

noun
  • 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. 

  • Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside. 

  • The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about. 

  • The most external portion of exterior siding. 

  • The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat. 

adj
  • Diverging in the direction of travel. 

  • Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction) 

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