Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction) / (rail transport, of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.

The most external portion of exterior siding. / (sewing) Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.

present participle of face

plural of face

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of face

(idiomatic) Notwithstanding.

when confronted with / (colloquial) despite, against, contrary to / (archaic or law) on the face of

plural of facing

Face to face. / Despite.

(idiomatic) Seemingly; to all appearances; as far as can be seen or determined.