Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: fanned
IPA transcription: [f'ænd]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fanned, spread-out(a)
    Meaning: especially spread in a fan shape; "the peacock's fanned tail"; "the spread-out cards"
Usage examples
  • All nature was still, and the soft, mild air fanned her forehead.
  • From the crater of the volcano a huge wave of fire fanned forward, and where fire and water met a cloud of steam rose up.
  • Twice the automatic blazed in his face as he closed in, the bullets clearing narrowly--or else he fancied that their deadly cold breath fanned his cheek.
  • The longing for elevation was fanned by the association with the notables--Buchanan, to be his predecessor as President; Andrew Johnson, to be his vice and successor; Jefferson Davis and Alex.