fanned

Definition of Fanned in English :

1. fanned, spread-out

especially spread in a fan shape

Example Sentences:
'the peacock's fanned tail'
'the spread-out cards'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Fanned

past participle of verb, past tense of verb

fan1

n.

1. A device for creating a current of air or a breeze, especially:

a. A machine using an electric motor to rotate thin, rigid vanes in order to move air, as for cooling.

b. A collapsible, usually wedge-shaped device made of a light material such as silk, paper, or plastic.

2. An implement or machine for winnowing.

3. Something resembling an open fan in shape: a peacock's fan.

v. fanned, fan·ning, fans

v. tr.

1. To move or cause a current of (air) with or as if with a fan.

2. To direct a current of air or a breeze upon, especially in order to cool: fan one's face.

3. To stir (something) up by or as if by fanning: fanned the flames in the fireplace; a troublemaker who fanned resentment among the staff.

4. To open (something) out into the shape of a fan: The bird fanned its colorful tail.

5.

a. To fire (an automatic gun) in a continuous sweep by keeping one's finger on the trigger.

b. To fire (a revolver) rapidly by chopping the hammer with the palm.

6. To winnow.

7. Baseball To strike out (a batter).

v. intr.

1. To spread out like a fan: The troops fanned out from the beachhead.

2. Baseball To strike out.