Definitions for fan

Overview of noun fan

The noun fan has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (4) fan

(a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces)

2. (3) sports fan, fan, rooter

(an enthusiastic devotee of sports)

3. (3) fan, buff, devotee, lover

(an ardent follower and admirer)

Overview of verb fan

The verb fan has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (3) fan

(strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher))

2. (2) fan

(make (an emotion) fiercer; "fan hatred")

3. (1) fan

(agitate the air)

4. winnow, fan

(separate the chaff from by using air currents; "She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field")