fanning (out) (Meaning)

fanning (out)

to spread apart or to cause (something) to spread apart

The breeze was fanning out the flames, threatening to spread the wildfire.
The dancer's movements were fluid and graceful, her skirt fanning out like a blooming flower.
The peacock's tail feathers fanned out in a vibrant display, drawing all eyes to their beauty.
The fire fanner swiftly waved the tool, sending sparks fanning out into the night.
The radiating ripples from the pebble fanning out across the pond created a mesmerizing pattern.
The spreading flames were fanning out relentlessly, threatening the homes nearby.
The searchlight's beam fanned out, illuminating the vast expanse of darkness.
The petals of the magnolia tree fanned out delicately like soft silk handkerchiefs.
The audience's applause thundered, fanning out from the stage to fill the entire auditorium.
The army general fanned out his troops in a wide formation, preparing them for battle.

to spread apart or to cause (something) to spread apart

expanding, opening, flaring (out), stretching (out), extending,spreading (out), unfolding, unfurling,outspreading, outstretching

contracting, reducing,closing, folding, condensing,compressing,compacting

The breeze was fanning out the flames, threatening to spread the wildfire.

The dancer's movements were fluid and graceful, her skirt fanning out like a blooming flower.

The peacock's tail feathers fanned out in a vibrant display, drawing all eyes to their beauty.

The fire fanner swiftly waved the tool, sending sparks fanning out into the night.