Definition of fairing Fairing

fair•ing

We found 6 definitions of fairing from 4 different sources.

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What does fairing mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • fairing (Noun)
    A structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag.
  • fairing (Noun)
    A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair.
  • fairing (Verb)
    Present participle of fair.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • fairing (n.)
    A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • fairing
    Sheering a ship in construction. Also, the draught of a ship. To run off a great number of different lines or curves, in order to ascertain the fairness in point of curvature of every part, and the beauty of the whole.

Part of speech

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  • fairing, verb, gerund of fair (infinitive).
  • fairing, noun, singular of fairings.

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