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Facing

of Face

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Broader term 7

Application 76% connected

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Coat 76% connected

An outer garment fitting the upper part of the body; especially, such a garment worn by men.

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Coating 76% connected

of Coat

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Covering 76% connected

of Cover

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Liner 76% connected

One who lines, as, a liner of shoes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lining 76% connected

of Line

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Protection 76% connected

The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection.

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Narrower term 1

Revetment 76% connected

A facing of wood, stone, or any other material, to sustain an embankment when it receives a slope steeper than the natural slope; also, a retaining w…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Face 74% connected

The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Face 74% connected

The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Containing whole 3

Collar 70% connected

Something worn round the neck, whether for use, ornament, restraint, or identification; as, the collar of a coat; a lady's collar; the collar of a do…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Cuff 70% connected

To strike; esp., to smite with the palm or flat of the hand; to slap.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Neckband 70% connected

A band which goes around the neck; often, the part at the top of a garment.

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Lining 92% connected

of Line

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Veneer 92% connected

To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Use…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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