fairing

A fairing is a type of cover or shield that is used on a vehicle to protect it from the weather. Fairings can be made from a variety of materials, and they can be designed to look good or be weather-resistant.

  • The car needed a new fairing, because the old one was damaged by the rain.

  • The bike needed a new fairing, because the old one was destroyed by a fall.

Definition of fairing

verb

To smoothen or even a surface (especially a connection or junction on a surface).

verb

To bring into perfect alignment (especially about rivet holes when connecting structural members).

verb

To construct or design a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline or reduce air drag or water resistance.

verb

To make fair or beautiful.

noun

A structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag

noun

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

noun

Something edible; fare.

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