verbπShareTo 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."utensiltechnologyweathermachineactiondeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slap (a behind, especially)."The teacher warned the students that fanning a classmate's behind was unacceptable and would result in detention. "bodyactionsexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan."The teacher noticed the students were fanning out across the playground during recess, spreading in different directions to play. "directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dispel by waving a hand-held fan."I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun."The cowboy, needing to fire quickly, was fanning his revolver, making a rapid series of shots. "weaponmilitaryactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned."The coach was fanning their enthusiasm by praising their hard work. "energyactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo winnow grain."The farmer was fanning the harvested rice to separate the grains from the chaff. "agricultureutensilfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is fanned."The fanning of the papers by the air conditioner scattered them across the desk. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very small fragment of tea leaf."The tea strainer caught most of the tea leaves, but a little fanning still escaped into my cup. "foodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
