fan
Definition
- n. a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
- n. an ardent follower and admirer
- v. strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
- v. make (an emotion) fiercer
Word forms
- Present participle
- fanning
- Past tense
- fanned
- Past participle
- fanned
- Third person singular
- fans
Example sentences
n.
She is a big fan of the new band and attends all their concerts.
vt.
The coach tried to fan the players' excitement before the big game.
vi.
The leaves began to fan out as the wind picked up.