a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
source: WordNet 3.0
an ornamental coating to a building
source: WordNet 3.0
a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
source: WordNet 3.0
providing something with a surface of a different material
source: WordNet 3.0
A covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an exterior covering or sheathing; as, the facing of an earthen slope, sea wall, etc. , to strengthen it or to protect or adorn the exposed surface.