fan

noun

  1. 1

    a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

  2. 2

    an ardent follower and admirer

  3. 3

    an enthusiastic devotee of sports

verb

  1. 1

    make (an emotion) fiercer

    fan hatred

  2. 2

    strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

  3. 3

    separate the chaff from by using air currents

    She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field

  4. 4

    agitate the air

Synonyms

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