fanning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of waving a flat surface, such as a hand or a fan, gently back and forth to circulate air.

• Verb

  To cool or soothe by waving a fan.

• Verb

  To promote or publicize something, especially by distributing information or speaking in public.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fanning
man , van , pan

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Variants

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fan , fanned , fanner , fanners , fanning , fans , Fanning , Tabuaeran , fan out , fanned out , fanning out , fans out

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Forms

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fans, fanning oneself, fanned, fanning out

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Etymology

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Old English 'fennan' meaning 'to wave, to fan'.

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Trivia

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1. Fans have been used for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. The world's largest fan is located in Florida, USA, and measures over 30 feet in diameter.

3. Fanning oneself is a common action in many cultures, including China, India, and Mexico.

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Related Concepts

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1. Evaporation: Fanning increases the rate of evaporation, which helps to cool down the body.

2. Breeze: Fanning creates a gentle breeze, which can be refreshing in hot weather.

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Culture

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Fanning is a common action used to create a breeze and cool down in hot weather. In literature, the act of fanning oneself is often used as a metaphor for boredom or idleness. In art, fans have been used as decorative objects for centuries.

How to Memorize "fanning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize waving a fan back and forth to cool down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fanning' with the image of a fan and the feeling of cool air.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'fan' stands for 'Fresh Air Now'.

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