fan-out

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Definitions of fan-out word

noun fan-out any device for producing a current of air by the movement of a broad surface or a number of such surfaces. 1
noun fan-out an implement of feathers, leaves, paper, cloth, etc., often in the shape of a long triangle or of a semicircle, for waving lightly in the hand to create a cooling current of air about a person: We sat on the veranda, cooling ourselves with palm-leaf fans. 1
noun fan-out anything resembling such an implement, as the tail of a bird. 1
noun fan-out any of various devices consisting essentially of a series of radiating vanes or blades attached to and revolving with a central hublike portion to produce a current of air: ceiling fan; wall fan. 1
noun fan-out a series of revolving blades supplying air for winnowing or cleaning grain. 1
noun fan-out Horology. fly1 (def 28). 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English fann < Latin vannus winnowing basket

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.