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   fan

   /fan/

   noun

   • 1. an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation: "a couple of ceiling fans, lazily turning"
   • ▪ a small sail for keeping the head of a windmill toward the wind.
   • 2. a device, typically folding and shaped like a segment of a circle when spread out, that is held in the hand and waved so as to cool the person holding it by causing the air to move: "the girls were giggling behind their fans"
   • ▪ a thing or shape resembling an open handheld fan: "fan vaulting"
   • ▪ an alluvial or talus deposit spread out in an open fan shape at the foot of a slope: "there are great waste fans at the foot of the Andes in the desert"
   • 3. a device for winnowing grain.

   verb

   • 1. cool (especially a person or a part of the body) by waving something to create a current of air: "he fanned himself with his hat" Similar coolairaerateblowventilatefreshenrefresh
   • ▪ (of breath or a breeze) blow gently on: "his breath fanned her skin as he leaned toward her"
   • ▪ brush or drive away with a waving movement: "a veil of smoke which she fanned away with a jeweled hand"
   • ▪ swing at and miss the ball or puck: "he had fanned 37 times in 83 at-bats"
   • ▪ (of a batter) strike out.
   • ▪ (of a pitcher) strike out (a batter): "Norris fanned nine batters with his screwball"
   • 2. increase the strength of (a fire) by blowing on it or stirring up the air near it: "gusty wind fanned fires in Yellowstone Park"
   • ▪ cause (a belief or emotion) to become stronger or more widespread: "long-range weather forecasts fanned fears of drought damage" Similar intensifyincreaseagitateinflameexacerbatestimulatestir upwork upwhip upincitefuelanimateignitekindletriggersparkinstigatearouseexciteprovokefoment
   • 3. disperse or radiate from a central point to cover a wide area: "the arriving passengers began to fan out through the town in search of lodgings" Similar spreadopenbranchstretchoutspreadunfurlunfold
   • ▪ spread out or cause to spread out into a semicircular shape: "a dress made of tiny pleats that fanned out as she walked"

   Word Origin Old Englishfann (as a noun denoting a device for winnowing grain), fannian (verb), from Latin vannus ‘winnowing fan’. Compare with vane.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fanlike adjective
   • 2. fanner noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fanFan Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word fan as a noun and a verb. Find out the difference between fan and fanatic, and explore related phrases and articles.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of fan as a noun, verb, and adjective in English. Find out how to use fan in different contexts, such as a device, an admirer, or a baseball term, with examples and idioms.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › fanFAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   any of various devices consisting essentially of a series of radiating vanes or blades attached to and revolving with a central hublike portion to produce a current of air: ceiling fan; wall fan. a series of revolving blades supplying air for winnowing or cleaning grain. Horology. fly 2 ( def 28 ).

5. www.homenish.com › types-of-fans11 Different Types of Fans and Their Uses (with Pictures)

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   Apr 21, 2021 · Fans have been around for as long as you can imagine. The fan that you likely know today is the one where you plug into a wall outlet and switch on to dissipate heat. But it’s the predecessor of the handheld fan, which is believed to have originated back in 3000 B.C.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › fanFAN Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for FAN: lover, sucker, enthusiast, fanatic, maniac, devotee, supporter, buff; Antonyms of FAN: nonfan, detractor, critic, carper, belittler, nonadmirer, calm, subdue.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fanFan - definition of fan by The Free Dictionary

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   A fan is a device for creating a current of air or a breeze, or an enthusiastic devotee of something. Learn the different meanings, uses, and origins of the word fan from various sources and dictionaries.

8. www.growmechanical.com › type-of-fanWhat is fan | types | application - Grow Mechanical

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   Fans are mechanical devices designed to create airflow by generating a continuous stream of air or gas. In this section, we delve into the fundamental aspects of fans, exploring their definition, purpose, and the fascinating historical evolution that has shaped their role in various industries. Types of Fans. Centrifugal Fans. Axial Fans.