fanned
Because it is a word with a single syllable, fanned is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions offanned
- To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
Example: "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.
Example: "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.
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