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fan

/f/&/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. an enthusiastic devotee of sports

    noun.person

    Synonyms rooter sports fan

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. an ardent follower and admirer

    noun.person

    Synonyms buff devotee lover

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. An instrument used for producing artificial currents of air, by the wafting or revolving motion of a broad surface

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

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

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. make (an emotion) fiercer

    verb.change

    Examples
    Fan hatred.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. agitate the air

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. separate the chaff from by using air currents

    verb.contact

    Synonyms winnow

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To move as with a fan.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

famouslyfamousnessfamularfamulatefamulistfamulusfan beltfan bladefan dancefan fernfan letterfan mail

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