{Sea-coal facing} (Founding), facing consisting of pulverized bituminous coal. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Sea coal — Coal brought by sea; a name by which mineral coal was formerly designated in the south of England, in distinction from charcoal, which was brought by land. [1913 Webster] {Sea coal facing} (Founding), facing consisting of pulverized bituminous… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sea coal — noun pulverized bituminous coal; used as a foundry facing • Hypernyms: ↑bituminous coal, ↑soft coal * * * noun Etymology: Middle English seecole, from see sea + cole coal more at sea … Useful english dictionary
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Facing — Fa cing, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. A lining… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Facing brick — Facing Fa cing, n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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