facer

noun

fac·er | \ ˈfā-sər

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Definition of facer

1 : one that faces

2 British : a sudden often stunning check or obstacle

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Nance attacked the left side of the rim and soared over Mason Plumlee for an in-your-facer with 8:11 left in the second period to cut Denver's lead to 45-43. — Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, "No soup for JR Smith, Cavaliers in 126-117 loss to Denver," 4 Mar. 2018

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