fanner

noun

fan·​ner ˈfanə(r) 

ˈfaan-

plural -s

: one that fans: such as

a(1)

: fan wheel

(2)

: fan blower

(3)

: fanning mill

b

: kestrel

c

[so called from its early use as a winnowing basket] dialectal : a broad flat basket especially for carrying or displaying fresh produce

d

: a stationary engineer who tends the ventilation system of a mine

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