fairings

plural of fairing, British

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Recent Examples of fairings Also, space exploration companies can use the same rapid-tooling method to fabricate durable molds for rocket fairings and capsule structures. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 The ubiquitous carbon fiber looks amazing, of course, from the wide front intake to the active-aero winglets, fairings, the seat subframe, and even the license plate holder hanging off the tail. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 Because the Ariane 6 rocket is expendable, Europe must increase production of all of the vehicle’s elements, from its solid-rocket motors to first-stage engines, in addition to upper stages and payload fairings. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026 Conventional launch vehicles secure their payloads inside protective fairings that fall away from the rocket completely once damaging aerodynamic forces disappear in the vacuum of space. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 July 2026 On Falcon 9 launches, the company recovers the booster and payload fairings but tosses the upper stage, which puts a floor under how cheap each launch can get. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026 The material was also used in the fenders, fairings and winglets on the Suzuki GSX-R1000R for the the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race over the last couple of years. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026 Boeing’s uncrewed spacecraft fits in normal rocket fairings, or nosecones, and has flown five times on United Launch Alliance Atlas V rockets, once on SpaceX Falcon 9 and once on Falcon Heavy. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairings
Noun
  • The site also continues to ask for donations for GoFundMe to help Hilton’s mother, who has temporary custody.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Yes campaign described the donations as a routine tactic.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The presentation extends to Brazilian stationery, gifts, homeware and jewelry brands including Fine Prints, MH Studio, Paper House, Dipa Farm and Ju Scarpa, as well as international additions such as Borsalino, Monies, Sermoneta and Olympia Le-Tan.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After the transfer, taxpayers can invest and potentially grow the funds for future gifts to their public charity of choice.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • IvyCraft is designed for researchers, students, educators, content creators, consultants, and teams that regularly turn source material into presentations, videos, podcasts, or visual content.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The closet, originally called Okra Suits, provided business attire to students for career fairs, presentations, job interviews and special events.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Each square contains a solid milk chocolate treat shaped like presents, mini santas, mini snowmen or mini toy soldiers.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Presented by Compass Rose Theater presents award winning musical featuring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.
    — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Fairings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairings. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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