Put+a+face+or+surface+on

  • 11Face (sociological concept) — Face, idiomatically meaning dignity/prestige, is a fundamental concept in the fields of sociology, sociolinguistics, semantics, politeness theory, psychology, political science, communication, and Face Negotiation Theory. Contents 1 Definitions 2 …

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  • 12face — [n1] front of something; expression, exterior air, appearance, aspect, cast, clock, countenance, dial*, disguise, display, facet, features, finish, frontage*, frontal, frontispiece, frown, glower, grimace, guise, kisser*, light*, lineaments, look …

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  • 13face peel — UK US noun [countable] [singular face peel plural face peels] a beauty treatment in which chemicals are put onto your face to remove the surface of the skin so that you have fewer lines or spots Thesaurus: caring for the skin and applying make up …

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  • 14face — faceable, adj. /fays/, n., v., faced, facing. n. 1. the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin. 2. a look or expression on this part: a sad face. 3. an expression or look that indicates ridicule, disgust, etc.; grimace: The child… …

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  • 15face — /feɪs / (say fays) noun 1. the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin inclusive. 2. a person, especially with regard to familiarity or some other quality: it s time for some fresh faces on council. 3. a look or expression on the… …

  • 16face — I [[t]fe͟ɪs[/t]] NOUN USES ♦ faces (Please look at category 28 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.) 1) N COUNT: oft poss N Your face is the front part of your head from your chin to the top of your… …

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  • 17face — 1. noun 1) a beautiful face Syn: countenance, physiognomy, features; informal mug; puss; literary visage; archaic front 2) her face grew sad Syn: (facial) expression, look, appearance, air, manner, bearing …

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  • 18face — [[t]feɪs[/t]] n. v. faced, fac•ing 1) anat. the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin 2) a look or expression on this part: a sad face[/ex] 3) an expression or look that indicates ridicule, disgust, etc.; grimace: to make a… …

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  • 19surface — sur|face1 W1S2 [ˈsə:fıs US ˈsə:r ] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(water/land)¦ 2¦(outside/top layer)¦ 3¦(person/situation etc)¦ 4¦(for working on)¦ 5¦(side of an object)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: sur ( SURCHARGE) + face face ] …

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  • 20surface — sur|face1 [ sɜrfəs ] noun *** 1. ) count the top layer or outside part of something: a smooth/rough/hard surface Road surfaces are slick from the icy rain. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. a ) the top layer of water or land: We saw fish… …

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