1. moving air with a fan or similar object to create a breeze
Usage: present participle of ‘fan’
2. spreading out in a fan-like shape
Usage: present participle of ‘fan’
3. intensifying or encouraging something, especially emotions or flames
Usage: present participle of ‘fan’

1. the action of creating air movement with a fan

Examples

• She was fanning herself with a magazine in the hot room.
• The peacock was fanning its colorful tail feathers.
• The soldiers were fanning out across the field.
• His comments were fanning the flames of controversy.
• The fanning motion helped cool the overheated engine.
• The cards were fanning across the table after the shuffle.
• Gentle fanning helped dry the wet paint faster.