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lining vs facing

facing vs lining

lining and facing both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lining Yes No No No
facing Yes No No No
As nouns, lining and facing are synonyms defined as:
  • lining and facing: providing something with a surface of a different material
As nouns, facing is a hyponym of lining; that is, facing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lining:
  • lining: a protective covering that protects an inside surface
  • facing: a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
Other hyponyms of lining include brake lining, bushing, cylindrical lining, furnace lining, refractory.
lining (noun) facing (noun)
the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.) providing something with a surface of a different material
providing something with a surface of a different material a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
a protective covering that protects an inside surface a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment an ornamental coating to a building
Difference between lining and facing

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