fan (Meaning)
fan (n)
a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
an enthusiastic devotee of sports
an ardent follower and admirer
fan (v)
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
make (an emotion) fiercer
agitate the air
blow away or off with a current of air
fan (n.)
An instrument used for producing artificial currents of air, by the wafting or revolving motion of a broad surface
An instrument for cooling the person, made of feathers, paper, silk, etc., and often mounted on sticks all turning about the same pivot, so as when opened to radiate from the center and assume the figure of a section of a circle.
Any revolving vane or vanes used for producing currents of air, in winnowing grain, blowing a fire, ventilation, etc., or for checking rapid motion by the resistance of the air; a fan blower; a fan wheel.
An instrument for winnowing grain, by moving which the grain is tossed and agitated, and the chaff is separated and blown away.
Something in the form of a fan when spread, as a peacock's tail, a window, etc.
A small vane or sail, used to keep the large sails of a smock windmill always in the direction of the wind.
That which produces effects analogous to those of a fan, as in exciting a flame, etc.; that which inflames, heightens, or strengthens; as, it served as a fan to the flame of his passion.
A quintain; -- from its form.
To move as with a fan.
To cool and refresh, by moving the air with a fan; to blow the air on the face of with a fan.
To ventilate; to blow on; to affect by air put in motion.
To winnow; to separate chaff from, and drive it away by a current of air; as, to fan wheat.
To excite or stir up to activity, as a fan axcites a flame; to stimulate; as, this conduct fanned the excitement of the populace.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fan
fan Sentence Examples
- Jennifer is an avid fan of science fiction movies.
- The fan blades whirred rapidly, circulating the air throughout the room.
- She used a large fan to cool herself down on the hot summer day.
- The soccer team's loyal fans cheered loudly during the match.
- The electric fan kept them cool and comfortable in the sweltering heat.
- The singer's passionate fans lined up for hours just to catch a glimpse of her.
- The ceiling fan spun lazily overhead, creating a gentle breeze.
- The politician waved enthusiastically at his cheering fans.
- The band's dedicated fans traveled across the country to see them perform live.
- The air conditioning unit's powerful fan distributed cool air evenly throughout the building.
FAQs About the word fan
a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces, an enthusiastic devotee of sports, an ardent follower and admirer, strike out (a ba
sucker,lover, enthusiast, fanatic, fancier, fool, proponent, fiend, bug, nut
detractor,nonfan, critic, critic, nonfan, detractor, nonadmirer, belittler, nonadmirer, carper
Jennifer is an avid fan of science fiction movies.
The fan blades whirred rapidly, circulating the air throughout the room.
She used a large fan to cool herself down on the hot summer day.
The soccer team's loyal fans cheered loudly during the match.
