facing vs gown

facing

noun
  • Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside. 

  • 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. 

  • 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) 

gown

noun
  • A loose, flowing upper garment. 

  • A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown. 

  • The robe worn by a surgeon. 

  • Any sort of dress or garb. 

  • A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown. 

  • The university community, especially as contrasted with the local populace. 

  • The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc. 

  • The dress of civil officers, as opposed to military officers. 

verb
  • To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown. 

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