fanned

/fænd/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.