fanning

/ˈfænɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.

    “We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind.”
  2. 2

    To slap (a behind, especially).

  3. 3

    (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

  4. 4

    To dispel by waving a hand-held fan.

    “I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room.”
  5. 5

    To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun.

  6. 6

    (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned.

  7. 7

    To winnow grain.

noun

  1. 1

    The act by which something is fanned.

  2. 2

    A very small fragment of tea leaf.

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