“Fairing” or “Faring”—Which to use?

“Fairing” or “Faring”

Overview

fairing / faring are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

fairing: (verb) join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly.

faring: (verb) eat well.

Pronunciation

fairing: NA

faring: f·EH·r·iy·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “fairing”

…completely enclosed in an upper fairing, tapering in plan, which continued…
A larger payload fairing was also fitted, to accommodate…
…cockpit with an optional cockpit fairing, tricycle landing gear with wheel…
…boilerplate acted as a payload fairing for the Pegasus spacecraft, which…
…a similar shock absorber and fairing.
…rocket with an Extended Payload Fairing.
…Rib 30, along with upper-belly fairing improvements.
…was enclosed in a trouser-type fairing, with a forward, semi-circular extension…
The O-17 had a removable fairing (carrying a Scarff ring mounting…

Examples of “faring”

Toulouse was perhaps faring a little better than northern…
…Bourne and Essendine Railway was faring badly financially, and the GNR…

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