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