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fan
(f/&/n )

noun (n)

  • a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • an enthusiastic devotee of sports(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    rooter, sports fan
    source: wordnet30
  • an ardent follower and admirer(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    buff, devotee, lover
    source: wordnet30
  • An instrument used for producing artificial currents of air, by the wafting or revolving motion of a broad surface(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • make (an emotion) fiercer(verb.change)
    Example:
    Fan hatred.
    source: wordnet30
  • agitate the air(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • separate the chaff from by using air currents(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    winnow
    source: wordnet30
  • To move as with a fan.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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