colour — I UK [ˈkʌlə(r)] / US [ˈkʌlər] noun Word forms colour : singular colour plural colours *** Talking or writing about colours: general shade one of the different types of a particular colour, especially when describing how dark or light it is: a… … English dictionary
facing — [[t]fe͟ɪsɪŋ[/t]] facings 1) N UNCOUNT Facing is fabric which is stitched inside the edges of a piece of clothing in order to make them look neat and strengthen them. 2) N PLURAL The facings of a garment such as a jacket or coat are the parts… … English dictionary
facing — UK [ˈfeɪsɪŋ] / US noun Word forms facing : singular facing plural facings 1) [countable/uncountable] an outside layer on a wall or building that is intended to make it look more attractive 2) [countable/uncountable] cloth fastened to the inside… … English dictionary
facing — fac|ing [ˈfeısıŋ] n [U and C] 1.) an outer surface of a wall or building made of a different material from the rest in order to make it look attractive 2.) material fastened to the inside of a piece of clothing to strengthen it 3.) facings… … Dictionary of contemporary English
facing — noun 1》 a piece of material sewn on the inside of a garment, especially at the neck and armholes, to strengthen it. ↘(facings) the cuffs, collar, and lapels of a military jacket, contrasting in colour with the rest of the garment. 2》 an outer … English new terms dictionary
facing — noun (C, U) 1 an outer surface of a wall or building made of a different material from the rest in order to make it look attractive 2 material fastened to the inside of a piece of clothing to strengthen it 3 facings parts of a jacket, coat etc… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
facing — /ˈfeɪsɪŋ / (say faysing) noun 1. a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of different stone forming the face of a wall. 2. material applied on the edge of a garment for ornament or protection. 3. (plural) coverings… …
Trooping the Colour — is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the Commonwealth and the British Army. It has been a tradition of British infantry regiments for centuries and it was first performed during the reign of Charles II. Since 1805 the ceremony has… … Wikipedia
Purkinje's colour — Also known as Purkinje phenomenon, Purkinje hallucination, flicker induced hallucination, and photically induced hallucination. The eponyms Purkinje s colour, Purkinje hallucination, and Purkinje phenomenon refer to the Bohemian physiologist… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
Military uniform — This article is about standardised military dress. For military protective clothing, see Armour. French, Belgian, Portuguese, Indonesian and Indian military personnel in uniform during a parade in Rome, Italy Military uniforms comprises… … Wikipedia
