English

Pronunciation

• Homophones: faring

Noun

1. A structure on various parts of an aircraft that produces a smooth outline, and reduces drag

1. A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair.

References

• Websters 1913 at ARTFL

Aerodynamic/Hydrodynamic

• Aircraft fairing, a structure in aircraft design used to reduce drag and improve appearance
• Bicycle fairing, a type of fairing coverage for bicycles
• Motorcycle fairing, a type of fairing applied to motorcycles
• Yacht fairing, a design of yacht hull designed to displace water hydrodynamically
• Payload fairing, a structure on a rocket-powered launch vehicle

Other types

• Cornish fairings, a type of ginger biscuit
• Victorian china fairings, a type of porcelain figurine

See also

• Fair (disambiguation)