full face

/fʊl feɪs/
adverb
  1. With the entire face turned directly toward something; facing straight ahead or directly toward someone.
    • She turned full-face to the mirror to apply her makeup.
    • He looked full-face at the judge and answered the question.
    • The two opponents stood full-face to each other before the match.
noun
  1. A type of helmet or mask that covers the entire face for protection.
    • The skier's full-face kept her warm and safe on the slopes.
    • He bought a new full-face for his mountain biking trips.
    • Make sure your full-face fits snugly before you start the race.
adjective
  1. Covering or protecting the entire face.
    • For the paintball game, everyone had to wear a full-face shield.
    • The firefighter wore a full-face mask to protect against smoke.
    • She put on a full-face helmet before riding the motorcycle.
  2. Showing the front of the face directly, with both eyes and the whole face visible (used especially in photography or art).
    • The artist painted a full-face portrait of the queen.
    • The portrait was a full-face view, looking straight at the camera.
    • In the yearbook, each student had a full-face photo.
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