A position in which the fingers of one hand are spread out to form a fan-like shape. / Synonym of finger mask / (martial arts) A blow delivered to the face with fingers spread.

(sports, idiomatic, often derogatory) A fair weather fan that has shown no past loyalty to a team.

(idiomatic) To intensify or worsen an already difficult situation.

A hand-held device designed to be waved back and forth in order to induce airflow for the purpose of cooling the user.

A type of fan designed to remove moisture from a room, or dust or fumes from certain environments.

plural of fan-blast

(ironworking) The blast produced by a fan, as distinguished from that produced by a blowing-engine.

(historical) A lady's small hand-held fan for use at parties, entertainments, and court ceremonies.

(entomology) Having a fan-like arrangement of the nervures or veins of the wings.

plural of fan-wheel