fairing

[ fair-ing ]

noun

1. a structure on the exterior of an aircraft or boat, for reducing drag.
2. a structure, as a rigid, transparent, plastic sheet, at the front of a motorcycle, bicycle, etc., for deflecting wind and rain.

fairing

¹

/ ˈfɛərɪŋ /

noun

1. archaic.
   a present, esp from a fair
2. a sweet circular biscuit made with butter

fairing

²

/ ˈfɛərɪŋ /

noun

1. an external metal structure fitted around parts of an aircraft, car, vessel, etc, to reduce drag Also calledfillet Compare cowling

Word History and Origins

Origin of fairing¹

First recorded in 1910–15; fair ¹ + -ing ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of fairing¹

C20: fair ¹+ -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The fairing that secured Clipper at the top of the rocket separated about four and a half minutes into the flight.

From Los Angeles Times

However, when asked how his father was fairing as he began his cancer battle, Prince Harry said, “That stays between me and him.”

From Seattle Times

Two antelope species are fairing better, although they still have a long way to go before their long-term survival is stabilized.

From Seattle Times

The F1 calendar has three U.S. races and each one draws attention to just how the Americans are fairing in a sport continues to grow here.

From Seattle Times

So how is the UK fairing in other parts of our economic wellbeing?

From BBC

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• tip
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