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 fanned fanned /ˈfænd/

adjective

  1. Especially spread in a fan shape  ( fanned , spread-out )
    especially spread in a fan shape
     The peacock's fanned tail
    the peacock's fanned tail
     The spread-out cards
    the spread-out cards


 fan fan /ˈfæn/

noun

  1. () A device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces  ( fan )
    a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
     A fan is a great way to cool down a room during the summer
    A fan is a great way to cool down a room during the summer
  2. () An ardent follower and admirer  ( buff , devotee , lover , fan )
    an ardent follower and admirer
     The concert was filled with screaming fans who knew every word to every song
    The concert was filled with screaming fans who knew every word to every song
  3. () An enthusiastic devotee of sports  ( rooter , sports fan , fan )
    an enthusiastic devotee of sports

verb

  1. () (baseball) strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)  ( fan )
    (baseball) strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
  2. () Make (an emotion) fiercer  ( fan )
    make (an emotion) fiercer
     Fan hatred
    fan hatred
  3. () Agitate the air  ( fan )
    agitate the air
  4. Blow away or off with a current of air  ( fan , winnow )
    blow away or off with a current of air
     Winnow chaff
    winnow chaff
     The speaker ceased to be an amusing little gnat to be fanned away and was kicked off the forum
    The speaker ceased to be an amusing little gnat to be fanned away and was kicked off the forum