How to Pronounce "fairwater"
word
ˈfɛrˌwɑtər
FAIR-wah-ter
ˈfeəˌwɔːtə
FAIR-waw-tuh
Definition
On a submarine, the fairwater is the structure on top that covers the conning tower, making the submarine more streamlined and protecting equipment. Sometimes, it also refers to a streamlined cover on other types of vessels.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛrˌwɑtər
British English
ˈfeəˌwɔːtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAIR-wah-ter
UK
FAIR-waw-tuh
Listen in Context
The fairwater helps protect the equipment on a submarine.
Water flows smoothly over the fairwater.
The crew climbed onto the fairwater to check the antenna.
The periscope rises right through the middle of the fairwater.