face
1. That part of a cowhide, between the ears and
eyes to the nose, excluding the cheeks. It is of
no use in bookbinding, and is actually generally
removed before tanning. It is used in the
manufacture of glue. 2. That part of a type
character that appears in relief on the printing
end of the type and which produces the impression
in printing, blocking, etc. 3. The printing
surface of a plate. 4. A particular design or
style of a font of type. See also: TYPE FACE . (139 , 156 ,363 )