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Rarefanned
The correct spelling is fanned.
How to pronounce fanned
verb
IPA: /fænd/
Say it like: Fan-ned
The correct spelling is fanned. To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise. For example: "We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."
Usage Examples
“We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind.”
“I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
- 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.
- 5.To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun.
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