a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
an enthusiastic devotee of sports
an ardent follower and admirer
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
make (an emotion) fiercer; "fan hatred"
agitate the air
blow away or off with a current of air; "winnow chaff"; "The speaker ceased to be an amusing little gnat to be fanned away and was kicked off the forum"
