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stone facing

n. a facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment [syn: revetment, revetement]

Usage examples of "stone facing".

El thought it prudent not to conjure any light, but he could hardly miss seeing the huge oval of black stone facing him in the far wall.

Alucius gestured to the ancient spire of the tower ahead, its brilliant green stone facing visible over the low hills from several vingts to the north.

The stone facing here was thicker than anywhere else in the Spire.

Gruntle lowered his swords, leaned his head back against the dusty stone facing, and closed his eyes.