FAN

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

• (noun) an ardent follower and admirer

  synonyms : buff , devotee , lover

• (noun) an enthusiastic devotee of sports

  synonyms : rooter , sports fan

• (verb) make (an emotion) fiercer

  "fan hatred"

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

• (verb) separate the chaff from by using air currents

  "She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field"

  synonyms : winnow

• (verb) agitate the air

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