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