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open-faced
[ oh-puhn-feyst ]
adjective
- having a frank or ingenuous face.
- Also open-face. designating an open sandwich.
- (of a watch) having the dial covered only by the crystal.
open-faced
adjective
- having an ingenuous expression
- (of a watch) having no lid or cover other than the glass
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Word History and Origins
Origin of open-faced1
First recorded in 1600–10
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Example Sentences
It can also be warmed open faced for a few seconds before pressing to ensure the filling is heated through.
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“Oh, yes,” said an honest open-faced maiden, eagerly putting out her hand.
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Look at 'em women folk dancin' all decked out in their sparklers, and 'em blokes wid their open-faced clothes!
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When again I unclosed my eyes and asked for water, I was lying under the open-faced shed, and it was brilliant sunshine outside.
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"She must be late," said Ketchel, looking keenly15 up the track and then at his heavy, open-faced watch.
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That group of old people, and that open-faced seafaring man, standing near the altar.
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