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- pronunciation:
- faen
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a device that is waved back and forth with the hand to cool the face or body.
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| definition 2: |
a machine that makes air move by means of spinning blades. It is usually driven by an electric motor.
- similar words:
- air conditioning
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fans, fanning, fanned |
| definition: |
to stir or move with or as with a fan.
She fanned herself with her magazine because it was so hot in the bus.He fanned the coals to make the fire burn hotter.- synonyms:
- blow
- similar words:
- air
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| related words: |
arouse |
| derivation: |
fanlike (adj.) |
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