crow's nest noun [C usually singular] uk / ËkrÉÊz nest / us / ËkroÊz nest / âº a small closed space near the top of a ship's mast, from which a person can see in all directions Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
fairing (plural fairings) 1  A structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag. ( 2 rare) A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair. ( 3 Scotland, obsolete) Something edible; fare.
A full fairing is used to reduce overall air drag; generally, riders must be in a lower position while using a full fairing, otherwise their bodies will act as a buffet to the air, which slows the bike down. Half fairing. A half fairing is a fairing that only covers half of the motorcycle area.Most half fairings have windscreens and extend to the area below the handlebars, without covering the sides of the motorcycle's crankcase.ustbin fairings were especially popular in the 1940s and 1950s, although some racing circuits today ban this type of fairing. Full fairing. A full fairing is a fairing which covers both the upper and lower areas of the motorcycle, without leaving the lower section of the motorcycle open or exposed.