verb🔗ShareTo blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise."We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."actionweathertechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo slap (a behind, especially)."The frustrated mother fanned her toddler's bottom after he refused to share his toys. "bodyactionsexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan."The peacock fanned its tail feathers, displaying their vibrant colors. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo dispel by waving a hand-held fan."I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun."The cowboy fanned his revolver, quickly emptying it at the target. "militaryweaponactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned."Her teacher's encouragement fanned her passion for painting. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo winnow grain."The farmer fanned the harvested rice in the breeze to separate the grain from the chaff. "agricultureutensilfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
