fans

fans · noun, verb

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Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    Plural of fan; devices used to create air currents for cooling.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of fan; to cool with a fan or to spread out.

  3. 3.

    Enthusiastic admirers or supporters of a team, performer, or activity.

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Etymology

From Latin vannus ("winnowing fan"). See [[fan]] for full etymology.