fan (n.)

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

  2. an enthusiastic devotee of sports

    [ Syn: sports fan , rooter ]

  3. an ardent follower and admirer

    [ Syn: buff , devotee , lover ]

    fan (v.)

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

  2. make (an emotion) fiercer; fan hatred'

  3. agitate the air

  4. separate the chaff from by using air currents; She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field

    [ Syn: winnow ]

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