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.
shearing. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : to cut off the hair fromb : to cut or clip (as hair or wool) from someone or something; also : to cut something from shear a lawnc chiefly Scotland : to reap with a sickled : to cut or trim with shears or a similar instrument. 3  2 : to cut with something sharp.