Fair (Verb)

Meaning

Join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• The carpenter's skillful hands helped to fair the wooden joints so they blended seamlessly with the rest of the surface.
• The shipbuilders used a special technique to fair the hull of the ship to reduce drag and improve efficiency.
• The mechanic had to fair the sheet metal around the damaged area to create a smooth surface for repainting.
• The restorer used a special compound to fair the scratches on the old car's body and make it look like new.
• The model maker carefully applied a layer of putty to fair the seams between the two parts and create a smooth surface.