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fan back

UK
/fæn bæk/
US
/fæn bæk/

Translations

fan backverb
fanned back
Past Simple
fanned back
Past Participle
fanning back
Gerund
UK
/fæn bæk/
US
/fæn bæk/
The wind began to fan back the smoke from the fire.
Ветер начал развеять дым от огня.
Additional translations
разгонять
раздувать
Synonyms
flick back
ruffle back
tilt back
spread back
sweep back
flip back
slick back
comb back
brush back

Definitions

fan backverb
To move or spread out in a fan-like shape or pattern.
The peacock fanned back its tail feathers to impress the onlookers.
To cause air to move backward by using a fan or similar device.
She fanned back the smoke with a piece of cardboard to clear the air.
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