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The definition of fan

10 Definitions of: fan

1. noun, a) any device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or number of surfaces, esp a rotating device consisting of a number of blades attached to a central hub b) a machine that rotates such a device
2. noun, any of various hand-agitated devices for cooling onself, esp a collapsible semicircular series of flat segments of paper, ivory, etc
3. noun, something shaped like such a fan, such as the tail of certain birds
4. noun, agriculture a) a kind of basket formerly used for winnowing grain b) a machine equipped with a fan for winnowing or cleaning grain
5. verb, to cause a current of air, esp cool air, to blow upon, as by means of a fan
6. verb, to agitate or move (air, smoke, etc) with or as if with a fan
7. verb, to make fiercer, more ardent, etc
8. verb, to spread out or cause to spread out in the shape of a fan
9. verb, a) to fire (an automatic gun) continuously by keeping the trigger depressed b) to fire (a nonautomatic gun) several times by repeatedly chopping back the hammer with the palm
10. verb, to winnow (grain) by blowing the chaff away from it
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1. noun, an ardent admirer of a pop star, film actor, football team, etc
2. noun, a devotee of a sport, hobby, etc
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Synonyms:	aficionado, blower, ventilator, air conditioning, vane, punka (in India), blade, propeller, supporter, lover	And more...

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