noun Download 🔗Share A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself. Examples : "On a hot summer day, my grandmother used her fan to cool herself while she read. " device utensil utility thing item essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc. Examples : "The classroom was stuffy, so the teacher turned on the fan. " device machine technology electronics utility essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The action of fanning; agitation of the air. Examples : "The fan created a gentle breeze, making the classroom more comfortable. " action energy physics weather essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail. Examples : "The peacock's magnificent tail fan shimmered in the sunlight. " appearance style thing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An instrument for winnowing grain, by moving which the grain is tossed and agitated, and the chaff is separated and blown away. Examples : "The farmer used the fan to separate the wheat from the chaff. " agriculture utensil machine essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small vane or sail, used to keep the large sails of a smock mill always in the direction of the wind. Examples : "The smock mill's fan kept the main sails aligned with the wind, ensuring efficient grinding. " architecture technical machine device sailing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A section of a tree having a finite number of branches Examples : "The oak tree had a large, symmetrical fan of branches, perfect for climbing. " plant part nature biology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise. Examples : "We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind." technology device electric essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To slap (a behind, especially). Examples : "The older brother playfully fanned his younger sister's bottom. " body action sex human essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan. Examples : "The teacher fanned her hands out to help the students see the shapes on the projector screen. " direction action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dispel by waving a hand-held fan. Examples : "I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room." utensil action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun. Examples : "The soldier practiced fanning his old-style pistol. " military weapon action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned. Examples : "The teacher fanned the flames of enthusiasm in the classroom by asking thought-provoking questions. " energy action process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To winnow grain. Examples : "The farmer carefully fanned the wheat to separate the grain from the chaff. " agriculture utensil process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport. Examples : "I am a big fan of libraries." entertainment sport person culture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading