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fanning
/ˈfænɪŋ/
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verb
- To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
"We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind."
- To slap (a behind, especially).
- (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
- To dispel by waving a hand-held fan.
"I attempted to fan the disagreeable odour out of the room."
- To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun.
- (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned.
- To winnow grain.
noun
- The act by which something is fanned.
- A very small fragment of tea leaf.
Word Statistics
Letter Count7 letters
Syllables2 syllables
Difficulty Level
Hard
Word FrequencyUncommon
Vowel Count2 vowels
Consonant Count5 consonants
Letter Analysis & Structure
First LetterF
Last LetterG
Letter Breakdown
F
A
N
N
I
N
G
Game Compatibility & Validity
Valid English Word
Available in Smotix Dictionary
Suitable for Vocabulary Learning
Compatible with Random Wordle (4–8 Letters)
Suitable for Timed Rush & Category Wordle
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