a device, usu a series of vanes radiating from a hub rotated by a motor, for producing a current of air

a folding circular or semicircular device that is waved to and fro by hand to produce a cooling current of cool or warm air

something shaped like an open fan

to cause a current of air to blow on (somebody or something)

She fanned the child's face with her programme

to drive (something) away by waving

He fanned away the smoke, coughing loudly

to spread out or cause (something) to spread out in the shape of an open fan

to increase the intensity of (a fire) by agitating the air around it

to stir up or stimulate (e.g. an emotion)

NAmer in baseball, to strike out (a batter)

(usu + out) to spread out in the shape of an open fan

Tanks fanned out across the plain

The bride's train fanned out behind her

NAmer in baseball, to strike out