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.
The bushing referred to is a soft rubber thing, used in the suspension or engine mounts to isolate two metal parts from each other, and to allow some small amount of independent movement between two parts that would otherwise be rigidly fixed together.