fairing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

Etymology

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

Synonyms

fair

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