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Having (such) a face, or (so many) faces; as, smooth-faced, two-faced.

Having a round, broad face, like an apple. "Apple-faced children." Dickens.

Having a white face or a white mark on the face, as a stag.

With the face uncovered; not masked. "You will play barefaced." Shak.

Openly; shamelessly. Locke.

The quality of being barefaced; shamelessness; assurance; audaciousness.

Having the striking surface convex; -- said of hammers.

Having a black, dark, or gloomy face or aspect.

Somewhat impudent; lacking modesty; as, a bold-faced woman. I have seen enough to confute all the bold-faced atheists of this age. Bramhall.

Impudent; shameless.

Having a large face.

Having a plump, short face.

Faced or covered with copper; as, copper-faced type.

Having a sour, disagreeable countenance. Beau & Fl.

White or pale, as the effect of fear, or as the natural complexion. Thou cream-faced loon. Shak.

Having a face resembling that of a dog. Dog-faced baboon (Zoöl.), any baboon of the genus Cynocephalus. See Drill.

Having two faces designed for use; as, a double-faced hammer.

Having two surfaces; -- said specif. of aëroplane wings or aërocurves which are covered on both sides with fabric, etc., thus completely inclosing their frames.

Easily molded; pliable.

Hypocritical. Shak.