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2. Hand fan - Wikipedia

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   Handheld Brise fan from 1800. A handheld fan, or simply hand fan, is a broad, flat surface that is waved back-and-forth to create an airflow. Generally, purpose-made handheld fans are folding fans, which are shaped like a sector of a circle and made of a thin material (such as paper or feathers) mounted on slats which revolve around a pivot so that it can be closed when not in use.

3. European hand fans in the 18th century - Wikipedia

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   Hand fans first arrived in Europe in the 15th century from Asia and became popular in the 16th century. Several fan styles were common and a plethora of materials were used to create them. Subject matter varied greatly, from Biblical scenes to landscapes. Hand fans serve as a cooling mechanism, social instrument, and fashion accessory.

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   The best battery-powered fans are powered by everyday batteries, like AAA, or they have built-in rechargeable batteries. In both cases, this allo RS Recommends: These Battery-Powered Fans Help You ...

5. Punkah - Wikipedia

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   These small handheld devices are still used by millions when ceiling fans stop working during frequent power outages. In the colonial age, the word came to be used in British India and elsewhere in the tropical and subtropical world for a large swinging fan, fixed to the ceiling, pulled by a punkah wallah during hot weather. [1]

6. 6 battery-powered, cordless outdoor fans on Amazon to keep ...

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   Stay cool on your porch, terrace or balcony with these battery-powered and cordless fans. Prices start at just $38! 6 battery-powered, cordless outdoor fans on Amazon to keep you cool during the ...

7. Fan (machine) - Wikipedia

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   A table fan. A fan is a powered machine used to create a flow of air. A fan consists of a rotating arrangement of vanes or blades, generally made of wood, plastic, or metal, which act on the air. The rotating assembly of blades and hub is known as an impeller, rotor, or runner. Usually, it is contained within some form of housing, or case. [1]