Fan

Fan

1. A device for creating a current of air or a breeze, especially: A machine using an electric motor to rotate thin, rigid vanes in order to move air, as for cooling. The fan kept the air moving and helps us stand the heat.
2. A collapsible, usually wedge-shaped device made of a light material such as silk, paper, or plastic. She used a piece of paper to fan her face.
3. An ardent devotee; an enthusiast. She was a big fan of Elvis Presley.

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Shown is a ceiling fan