FAN
- (abbreviation) . File area network.
- (abbreviation) . Free amino nitrogen, in brewing, amino acids available for yeast metabolism.
- Proper noun. A diminutive of Frances.
- Noun. A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
- Noun. An electrical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
- Noun. Anything resembling a hand-held fan in shape, e.g., a peacock’s tail.
- Verb. (transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
- Verb. (transitive) To slap (a behind, especially).
- Verb. (intransitive, usually '''to fan out''') To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
- Noun. An admirer or aficionado, especially of a sport or performer; someone who is fond of something or someone; an admirer.
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