facework en · NOUN
Etymology
From face + work.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building.
- (uncountable, usually) The communicative strategies involved in upholding face or social prestige.
- (uncountable, usually) Work done at the face, such as the coalface.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| faceworks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
facing (material of outside or front side)