fanned
/fænd/
verb
- Past tense of fan: to move air onto something or someone, usually with a fan or by waving something.
- He fanned the flames to make the campfire grow.
- The child fanned the pages of the book to make a breeze.
- She fanned herself with a magazine on the hot train.
- Past tense of fan: to spread out like a fan.
- She fanned the cards in her hand so everyone could see them.
- The detective fanned the photos across the table.
- The crowd fanned out across the park to search for the lost dog.
Synonyms
adjective
- Spread out or shaped like a fan.
- The fanned leaves of the palm tree cast a wide shadow.
- The fanned tail of the peacock was a brilliant sight.
- She wore a fanned skirt that twirled when she danced.