Fairing

Fairing may refer to:

In aerodynamics and hydrodynamics:

  • 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, the process of making a yacht hull smooth so that it moves efficiently through the water
  • Payload fairing, a structure on a rocket-powered launch vehicle
  • Cable fairing, a form of fairing applied to towed cables, primarily in marine environments

Other:

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