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Fairing vs Failing - What's the difference?

fairing | failing |

As verbs the difference between fairing and failing

is that fairing is while failing is .

As nouns the difference between fairing and failing

is that fairing is a structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag while failing is weakness; defect.

As a preposition failing is

if the preferred or prior option is not possible.

fairing

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag
  • A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair. (Uncommon)

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    * ("fairing" on Wikipedia)

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    failing

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • weakness; defect
    • His worst failing is his temper.

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • if the preferred or prior option is not possible
    • A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.