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faying surface

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Either of a pair of surfaces that are in contact in a joint.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Paint overspray has occurred on areas of the faying surface away from the bolt holes. — Modern Steel Construction, Faying Surface Preparation, 2010

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