fan

Definitions of fan in various dictionaries:

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

noun - an enthusiastic devotee of sports

noun - an ardent follower and admirer

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

verb - make (an emotion) fiercer

verb - agitate the air

verb - separate the chaff from by using air currents

A machine using an electric motor to rotate thin, rigid vanes in order to move air, as for cooling.

A collapsible, usually wedge-shaped device made of a light material such as silk, paper, or plastic.

A machine for winnowing.

Something resembling an open fan in shape: a peacock’s fan.

To move or cause a current of (air) with or as if with a fan.

To direct a current of air or a breeze upon, especially in order to cool: fan one’s face.

To stir (something) up by or as if by fanning: fanned the flames in the fireplace; an otherwise quiet employee who fanned resentment among her colleagues.

To open (something) out into the shape of a fan: The bird fanned its colorful tail.

To fire (an automatic gun) in a continuous sweep by keeping one’s finger on the trigger.

To fire (a nonautomatic gun) rapidly by chopping the hammer with the palm.

To winnow.

To strike out (a batter).

To spread out like a fan: The troops fanned out in a northerly direction.

To strike out.

An ardent devotee; an enthusiast.

verb - to cool or refresh with a fan (a device for putting air into motion)