An instrument or machine constructed to furnish a strong blast of air. In its simplest form, it… An instrument or machine of this kind used to blow…

a person who or thing which ventilates a fire, to make it burn more intensely; also figurative; cf. askefise, n.

a hollow metal apparatus formerly used for producing a steam blast.

(a) a small hand-held fire screen (see fire screen, n. 1a); †(b) a mechanically powered fan in a portable forge for producing a current of air (obs…