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noun
- 1. an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation: "a couple of ceiling fans, lazily turning"
- 2. a handheld device, typically folding and shaped like a segment of a circle when spread out, that is waved so as to cool the person holding it: "the girls were giggling behind their fans"
verb
- 1. cool (someone or something) by waving an object to create a current of air: "he fanned himself with his hat" Similar
- 2. increase the strength of (a fire) by blowing on it or stirring up the air near it: "fanned by an easterly wind, the fire spread rapidly"
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FAN definition: 1. someone who admires and supports a person, sport, sports team, etc.: 2. an electric device with…. Learn more.
a. : a device that is held in the hand and moved back and forth to cool a person and that is usually shaped like a segment of a circle and composed of material (such as feathers or paper) mounted on thin rods or slats moving about a pivot so that the device may be closed compactly when not in use. b.
to strike, swing, or brush lightly at something. Western U.S. (chiefly cowboy use). to slap the flanks of (a horse or other animal) repeatedly with a hat to get it to move or move faster. to spread out like a fan (often followed by out ): The forest fire fanned out in all directions.
A fan is a piece of electrical or mechanical equipment with blades that go round and round. It keeps a room or machine cool or gets rid of unpleasant smells. He cools himself in front of an electric fan. ...an extractor fan. Synonyms: blower, ventilator, air conditioner, vane More Synonyms of fan. 5. countable noun.
a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching or listening to somebody/something very much. sports/music fans. Movie fans will be familiar with his work already. Crowds of football fans filled the streets. I like his films, but I wouldn't say I'm a diehard fan (= one who strongly admires somebody/something in all circumstances).
someone who admires and supports a famous person, sport, type of music, etc: More than 15,000 Liverpool fans attended Saturday's game. He's a big fan of country music. Fewer examples. an avid football fan. Thousands of fans packed the club. Occasionally, he receives letters from fans. I'm a big fan of his music.
1. A device for creating a current of air or a breeze, especially: a. A machine using an electric motor to rotate thin, rigid vanes in order to move air, as for cooling. b. A collapsible, usually wedge-shaped device made of a light material such as silk, paper, or plastic. 2. An implement or machine for winnowing. 3.
