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Filha Da Pika Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

face over

Hello,

Would someone tell me the meaning of this sentence?

I couldn't find the expression "face over" im my dictionaries.

"The inscriptions are all on some kind of limestone, facing over a rougher limestone core."

Thank you,
  

Top answer

The comma is misplaced. Remove it. "facing" is a noun.

— CalifJim

  • The comma is misplaced.
  • Remove it.
  • "facing" is a noun.
  • It means the substance found on the face (surface) of something.
  • The inscriptions are all (written) on some kind of facing (=surface) made of limestone (which is located) over (=on the top of) a rougher core (also) made of limestone.
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The comma is misplaced. Remove it. "facing" is a noun. It means the substance found on the face (surface) of something.

The inscriptions are all (written) on some kind of facing (=surface) made of limestone (which is located) over (=on the top of) a rougher core (also) made of limestone.

CJ
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Dear Calif Jim,

Thank you very much for your answer. It really helps!

Regards,
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