FANNING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FANNING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FANNING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Fan

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fan
Dialects: British English
Definition:

cool (someone or something) by waving an object to create a current of air

Short Definition:

cool by waving something

Examples:
  • he fanned himself with his hat
Definition:

increase the strength of (a fire) by blowing on it or stirring up the air near it

Short Definition:

increase strength of fire

Examples:
  • fanned by an easterly wind, the fire spread rapidly
Definition:

disperse or radiate from a central point to cover a wide area

Short Definition:

disperse or radiate from central point

Examples:
  • the arriving passengers began to fan out through the town in search of lodgings

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