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Fan is generally–and very likely correctly–believed to be a shortened form of fanatic. The origin of fanatic (which can be traced back to the Latin word fanum, meaning “sanctuary, temple”) is less often commented on.
FAN definition: 1. someone who admires and supports a person, sport, sports team, etc.: 2. an electric device with…. Learn more.
an implement of feathers, leaves, paper, cloth, etc., often in the shape of a long triangle or of a semicircle, for waving lightly in the hand to create a cooling current of air about a person: We sat on the veranda, cooling ourselves with palm-leaf fans.
A fan is a piece of electrical or mechanical equipment with blades that go round and round. It keeps a room or machine cool or gets rid of unpleasant smells. He cools himself in front of an electric fan.
Fan definition: any device for producing a current of air by the movement of a broad surface or a number of such surfaces.. See examples of FAN used in a sentence.
FAN definition: 1. someone who admires and supports a famous person, sport, type of music, etc: 2. something that…. Learn more.
noun. a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces. see more. a large fan consisting of a frame covered with canvas that is suspended from the ceiling; used in India for circulating air in a room. a fan that blows heated air out of the attic of a building.
a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching or listening to somebody/something very much. sports/music fans. Movie fans will be familiar with his work already. Crowds of football fans filled the streets. I like his films, but I wouldn't say I'm a diehard fan (= one who strongly admires somebody/something in all circumstances).
Fan Definition. A device for winnowing grain. Any device or machine used to set up a current of air for ventilating or cooling. Anything in the shape of a fan, as the tail of a bird. In a windmill, a small vane that keeps the large vanes, or sails, at right angles to the wind.
n. 1. A device for creating a current of air or a breeze, especially: a. A machine using an electric motor to rotate thin, rigid vanes in order to move air, as for cooling. b. A collapsible, usually wedge-shaped device made of a light material such as silk, paper, or plastic. 2. An implement or machine for winnowing. 3.