Definition of "fan"
- noun
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.
An electrical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
Anything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock's tail.
An admirer or aficionado, especially of a sport or performer; someone who is fond of something or someone; an admirer.
- verb
To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
To slap (a behind, especially).
To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
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