fanning
fanning is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, fanning is hyphenated as:
Definitions offanning
- 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.
- The act by which something is fanned.
- A very small fragment of tea leaf.
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