The difference between Facing and Trailing
When used as nouns, facing means the most external portion of exterior siding, whereas trailing means fabric or other material that trails.
When used as adjectives, facing means diverging in the direction of travel, whereas trailing means that converges in the direction of travel.
check bellow for the other definitions of Facing and Trailing
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Facing as an adjective (rail transport, of points and crossovers):
Diverging in the direction of travel.
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Facing as a noun:
The most external portion of exterior siding.
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Facing as a noun (sewing):
Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
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Facing as a noun (metalworking):
A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
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Facing as a noun (military, in the plural):
The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.
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Facing as a noun (military, usually plural):
The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.
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Facing as a verb:
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Trailing as an adjective (rail transport, of points and crossovers):
That converges in the direction of travel.
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Trailing as a verb:
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Trailing as a noun:
Fabric or other material that trails.