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fanning

/fænɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does fanning mean?

verb

The act of waving a hand or object to cool oneself or to signal attention. A device used for creating a current of air, typically for cooling or fanning oneself.

Example

"She began fanning herself with a magazine to cool down in the sweltering heat."

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