1. past tense and past participle of fan; moved air with a fan or similar object
2. spread out in the shape of a fan
3. intensified or encouraged something, especially emotions or flames

1. spread out in a fan-like shape

Examples

• She fanned herself with a magazine in the hot weather.
• The peacock fanned its colorful tail feathers.
• The soldiers fanned out across the field.
• His comments fanned the flames of controversy.
• The cards were fanned across the table.
• The fire department fanned the flames to control the burn.
• Her fanned fingers showed off the new ring.