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Uncommonfanning
The correct spelling is fanning.
How to pronounce fanning
verb
IPA: /ˈfænɪŋ/
Say it like: Fan-nin-g
The correct spelling is fanning. 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.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The act by which something is fanned.
- 2.A very small fragment of tea leaf.
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