1. A device to circulate currents of air, especially one with rotating blades.
2. A flat disk on a handle or a folding semicircular device for waving back and forth in order to
cool the
face.
3. Something in the shape of an open hand-held fan, e.g. the tail of a peacock.
4. Winnowing machine: a machine with a series of revolving blades used to winnow or
clean grain.