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reface
(riːˈfeɪs)vb (tr)
1. (Building) to repair or renew the facing of (a wall)
2. (Knitting & Sewing) to put a new facing on (a garment)
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re•face
(riˈfeɪs)v.t. -faced, -fac•ing.
1. to renew, restore, or repair the face or surface of (buildings, stone, etc.).
2. to provide with a new facing, as a garment.
[1850–55]
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reface
Past participle: refaced
Gerund: refacing
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| Verb | 1. | reface - put a new facing on (a garment) face - line the edge (of a garment) with a different material; "face the lapels of the jacket" |
| 2. | reface - provide with a new facing; "The building was refaced with beautiful stones" construction, building - the act of constructing something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats" face - cover the front or surface of; "The building was faced with beautiful stones" |
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