Definition of FAIRING

fairing

Meanings

Plural: fairings

Verb

  • join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
  • present participle and gerund of fair

Noun

  • A gift or other souvenir bought at a fair.
  • A present, especially given by a lover.
  • Something that is deserved; one's deserts.
  • A type of small gingerbread biscuit; a ginger nut.
  • A covering on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that streamlines it (i.e., produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag).

Origin / Etymology

From fair (“community gathering, market”). In the sense of food, because cakes and sweets were sold at fairs.

Synonyms

fair

Scrabble Score: 11

fairing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fairing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fairing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

fairing is a valid Words With Friends word