facework

== English == === Etymology === From face +‎ work. === Noun === facework (usually uncountable, plural faceworks) The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building. (sociology, psychology) The communicative strategies involved in upholding face or social prestige. (mining) Work done at the face, such as the coalface. ==== Synonyms ==== (material of outside or front side): facing ==== Related terms ==== faceworker === Anagrams === workface