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 : "During the hot summer picnic, many people used fans to keep themselves cool. " device utensil item wear thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc. Examples : ""We used electric fans to stay cool in the classroom because the air conditioning was broken." " device technology machine electronics utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The action of fanning; agitation of the air. Examples : "The gentle fans from the handheld paper fans provided a brief respite from the summer heat. " action nature weather 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 spread its vibrant fans, displaying its beautiful feathers. " appearance style 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 hand-held fans to separate the wheat from the unwanted chaff after the harvest. " agriculture utensil machine 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 fans on the back of the Dutch windmill spun quickly, automatically turning the whole mill to face the strong wind. " machine architecture technical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A section of a tree having a finite number of branches Examples : "After the storm, several fans of the old oak tree lay scattered across the lawn, each a testament to the tree's age. " nature plant part 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 machine electric utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To slap (a behind, especially). Examples : "The bully tried to fans the little girl, but she quickly ran away. " body action sex 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 protesters began to fan out across the park, each heading towards a different monument. " action direction 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." action utensil 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 cowboy in the movie fans his revolver, firing off a quick series of shots. " military weapon action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned. Examples : "The encouraging words from the teacher fans the students' enthusiasm for learning. " energy action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To winnow grain. Examples : "After harvesting, the farmer fans the rice in the wind to separate the grains from the chaff. " agriculture food process 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." person entertainment sport group culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading