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Fans

/fænz/

A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.

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📖 Definitions of "Fans"

noun

1
A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
2
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
3
The action of fanning; agitation of the air.
4
Anything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail.

verb

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
To slap (a behind, especially).
3
(usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
4
To dispel by waving a hand-held fan.
"I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room."

noun

1
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
"I am a big fan of libraries."

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winnownoun	The act of winnowing
buffnoun	Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.
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afficionadonoun	Alternative spelling of aficionado (“one who likes, knows about, and appreciates an interest”). [(obsolete) An amateur bullfighter.]
lovernoun	One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
sports fannoun	Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sports, fan.
devoteenoun	An ardent enthusiast or admirer.
adherentsnoun	A person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
admirersnoun	One who admires.
advocatesnoun	A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent
aficionadosnoun	A person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a particular interest or activity (originally bullfighting); a fan or devotee.
amateursnoun	A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.
audiencenoun	A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.
audiencesnoun	A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.
believersnoun	The 23rd sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
blowersnoun	A surname.
buffsnoun	Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.
bystandersnoun	A person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer, witness, or spectator.
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collectorsnoun	A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.