fanner
- noun
- /ˈfænər/
:
ventilador
- The fanner created a gentle breeze that made the hot afternoon more comfortable.
Examples
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Strong Hi-Powr sheet fanners are designed to handle hard-to-handle steel sheets, eliminate doubles, increase production, and save man-hours.
Academic text (2005) -
According to the manufacturer, with these sheet fanners, there is no need to worry about prying, doubles, or marring of polished and painted sheets.
Academic text (2005) -
Fanner, T. W. (2000). The social dynamics of aggressive and disruptive behavior in school: Implications for behavior consultation. Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 11(3/4), 299-321.
Academic text (2011) -
He used a handheld fanner to keep himself cool during the summer picnic.
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The industrial fanner quickly circulated air throughout the large warehouse.
Synonyms
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4.2
A machine like a fan that makes a strong flow of air to move, cool, or dry things
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4.6
A machine that moves air to bring fresh air into a room
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1.0
A machine with turning blades that uses electricity to move air and cool a room or people
A hand fan used to cool people or in ceremonies
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Etymology
The word fanner simply means someone or something that fans, that is, waves or turns to move air, like a hand fan or an electric fan blowing cool air. So a fanner is a person or device that 'creates or moves air' to make a place more comfortable.