noun
fanning
FA-nihng
Fanning (noun) means the act of moving air with a fan, or of spreading out in a fan shape. Example: “The fanning of the cards revealed a winning hand.”
noun
1
The act of moving air with a fan, or of spreading out in a fan shape.
"The fanning of the cards revealed a winning hand."
2
A quick-draw gun technique of repeatedly cocking the hammer with the free hand while firing.
"The cowboy in the film was famous for fanning his revolver."
How to use fanning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of fanning something — cooling it with air, spreading it out, or (in Westerns) a fast-firing gun trick.
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Rhymes for fanning
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What does “fanning” mean?
The word “fanning” means the act of moving air with a fan, or of spreading out in a fan shape. In plain terms, the action of fanning something — cooling it with air, spreading it out, or (in Westerns) a fast-firing gun trick.
How do you pronounce “fanning”?
“Fanning” is pronounced FA-nihng (/ˈfænɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fanning” in a sentence?
Here is “fanning” used in a sentence: “The fanning of the cards revealed a winning hand.”
What part of speech is “fanning”?
“Fanning” is a noun.
How many meanings does “fanning” have?
“Fanning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of moving air with a fan, or of spreading out in a fan shape.
