fairing

/หˆfษ›ษ™ษนษชล‹/

IPA: /F EH1 R IH0 NG/

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To make fair or beautiful.

Synonyms

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Something edible; fare.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fair, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fairing