Definition
Definition of FAN - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: forced air networkTECH. system that moves air using fansTECH.
- The building uses a FAN for cooling.
- The FAN system was inspected last week.
- Engineers upgraded the FAN to improve airflow.
Origin of FAN
Latin fanum (temple)
Terms with FAN included in their meaning
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bird
large bird with fan-shaped tail
entertainment
popular young entertainer with a close fan image
sports
fan of a sports team or athlete
fan energy
uncontrolled excitement or enthusiasm
fan
person who enjoys going to live music events
sea life
edible marine bivalve mollusk with a ribbed fan-shaped shell
fandom
fan who supports a romantic pairing in fiction
culture
fan of a punk-influenced music scene who wears dark clothes
football fan
fan or member of Newcastle United FC
mechanical
central part of a wheel or fan
fan attention
surround someone to acclaim
kitchen appliance
oven with a fan to circulate hot air
fan attitude
enthusiastic and supportive of sports
concert crowd
female fan of rock music
music fan
fan of the singer Taylor Swift
fungi
type of mushroom with a fan shape
technology
electric motor that turns a fan to push air through a system
sports
violent football fan causing trouble at matches
HVAC systems
using a fan to move air for heating or cooling
fan groups
admired figure, real or invented, valued by LGBTQ+ people
nature
type of large tree with fan-shaped leaves
medicinal leaf
fan-shaped tree leaf used medicinally for memory support
celebrity fan
fan seeking closeness with celebrities
music
fan of thrash metal music
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- French:système de ventilation, ...
- German:Lüftungsanl., ...
- Italian:SAV, ...
- Spanish:SAV, ...
- Portuguese:ventilação forçada, ...
- Chinese:送风系统, ...
- Japanese:送風機, ...
- Arabic:شبكة هواء قسري, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת אֲוִויר מְאוּלֶּצֶת, ...
- Russian:ВЕН, ...
- Ukrainian:ВЕН, ...
- Hindi:फैन, ...
Definition of fan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ventilationelectrical device with rotating blades
- The fan kept the room cool.
2.
admirerperson who admires someone or something
- He is a big fan of the band.
3.
coolingRare hand-held device for moving airRare
- She used a fan to cool herself.
Verb
1.
coolingtr. move air onto something using a small handheld devicetr.
- She fanned herself with a magazine.
2.
spreadingintr. spread outward in a curved, flat shapeintr.
- The peacock's tail fanned out beautifully.
3.
baseballtr. TECH. US strike out a batter in baseballtr. TECH. US
- The pitcher fanned three batters in a row.
4.
emotiontr. make an emotion strongertr.
- His words fanned the crowd's anger.
5.
agriculturetr. Dated winnow grain by blowing away chafftr. Dated
- They used a machine to fan the wheat.
Images of fan
electrical device with rotating blades 
hand-held device for moving air
Expressions with fan
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move outward from a central point in a spread pattern
The runners fan out from the starting line.
someone who follows a trend without genuine interest
She became a bandwagon fan of the new music genre after it became popular.
person extremely dedicated to a cause or activity
She is a die-hard fan of the local football team.
person who supports a team only when it is winning
He's just a fair-weather fan who disappears when the team starts losing.
increase the intensity of a fire by blowing air
He used a newspaper to fan the fire.
cause a situation to suddenly become much worse
When the truth came out, everything hit the fan.
someone who dislikes something or someone
I'm not a fan of horror movies.
intensify or worsen an already difficult situation
His comments only served to fan the flames of the argument.
to revive a fire by blowing air on it
He used a piece of cardboard to fan the coals.
blow air on embers to make them burn
He used a newspaper to fan the embers.
fan attached to a ceiling for moving air
The ceiling fan keeps the room cool.
small fan for desk or table use
I bought a new desk fan for my office.
device using electricity to move air
The electric fan kept the room cool during summer.
organized group supporting a celebrity or interest
She joined a fan club dedicated to her favorite singer..
letter from a fan to a celebrity
She received a fan letter from a young admirer.
mail sent to public figures by admirers
The singer received a lot of fan mail after the concert.
web page dedicated to a celebrity or interest
She frequently posted updates on her favorite singer's fan page..
device waved to create airflow for cooling
She used a hand fan to cool herself.
fan mounted on the ceiling for air circulation
The overhead fan kept the room cool during summer.
person who loves watching or playing sports
She is a sports fan who never misses a game.
specially shaped part of a fan moving air
The fan blade spun rapidly to cool the room.
most liked by a group of fans
The new song quickly became a fan favorite at concerts.
oven with a fan to circulate hot air
I baked the cake in a fan oven.
device that removes air or steam from a room
The extractor fan in the kitchen helps eliminate cooking odors.
Origin of fan
Latin, fanum (temple) + -aticus (pertaining to)
Examples of fan in a sentence
The fan's noise was quite soothing at night. She has been a fan of the artist for years. Many fans gathered outside the stadium. The ornate fan was a gift from Japan. He waved the fan to create a gentle breeze. He fanned the flames with a newspaper.
The servant fanned the queen to keep her cool. The cards fanned out across the table. Her hair fanned out in the wind. He managed to fan the last batter of the game. The rookie pitcher fanned two players in the first inning. The news article fanned fears of an economic downturn. Her speech fanned the flames of hope among the listeners. Farmers traditionally fan the grain by hand. The process to fan the barley was labor-intensive.
View all translations of fan
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- French:ventilateur, éventer, ...
- German:Ventilator, fächeln, ...
- Italian:ventilatore, sventagliare, ...
- Spanish:ventilador, abanicar, ...
- Portuguese:ventilador, abanar, ...
- Chinese:风扇, 扇, ...
- Japanese:扇風機, 扇ぐ, ...
- Arabic:مِرْوَحَة, هَوّى, ...
- Hebrew:מְאַוְרֵר, לְנַפְנֵף, ...
- Russian:вентилятор, обмахивать, ...
- Ukrainian:вентилятор, обмахувати, ...
- Hindi:पंखा, हवा करना, ...
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