Definition of "Fan" :

noun: a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

noun: an ardent follower and admirer

noun: an enthusiastic devotee of sports

verb: blow away or off with a current of air

"The speaker ceased to be an amusing little gnat to be fanned away and was kicked off the forum."

verb: make (an emotion) fiercer

"Fan hatred."

verb: strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

verb: agitate the air