facing vs pouf

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) 

pouf

noun
  • Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch. 

  • A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball. 

  • A headdress for women popular in 18th century France. 

  • A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool. 

  • A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.). 

  • A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up. 

verb
  • To make poufy or bouffant. 

intj
  • Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance. 

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