n.
1.the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
2.the expression on a person's face
3.the general outward appearance of something
4.the act of confronting bravely
5.the striking or working surface of an implement
6.a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
7.a surface forming part of the outside of an object
8.the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
9.the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) 10.a contorted facial expression 11.a specific size and style of type within a type family 12.status in the eyes of others 13.impudent aggressiveness 14.a vertical surface of a building or cliff face v.
1.deal with (something unpleasant) head on
2.oppose, as in hostility or a competition
3.be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point
4.be opposite
5.turn so as to face
6.present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
7.turn so as to expose the face
8.line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
9.cover the front or surface of
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