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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

/ ˈɛəɪŋ /

noun

  1. an external metal structure fitted around parts of an aircraft, car, vessel, etc, to reduce drag Also calledfillet Compare cowling
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

fairing

2

/ ˈɛəɪŋ /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a present, esp from a fair
  2. a sweet circular biscuit made with butter
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fairing1

First recorded in 1910–15; fair 1 + -ing 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fairing1

C20: fair 1+ -ing 1
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The fairing that secured Clipper at the top of the rocket separated about four and a half minutes into the flight.

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

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

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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.

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

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