fanner
One who waves
A fanner is someone or something that fans—creates a current of air by waving or mechanical motion.
The word appears in old agricultural contexts for machines that winnow grain by blowing away chaff: The fanner separated wheat from debris.
Someone who fans flames, literally or figuratively, might also be called a fanner.
Separating grain from chaff
- threshingExtracting grain from stalks
- chaffProtective seed coverings
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
- harvestGathering mature crops
husk · ventilator · separator · cleaning · sieve · basket · tray · handtool
Sharp flat cutting parts
- oscillateMove rhythmically between extremes
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- electricPowered by current
- handheldDesigned for palm use
palm · breeze · waft · flutter · airflow · circulate · relief · shade
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- exhaustUse up entirely
- blowerWind-producing device
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
HVAC · vent · intake · outflow · filtration · industrial · mine · tunnel
winnowing
Separating grain from chaff
harvest · husk · ventilator · separator · cleaning · sieve · basket · tray · handtool · traditional
blades
Sharp flat cutting parts
- oscillateMove rhythmically between extremes
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- electricPowered by current
handheld · palm · breeze · waft · flutter · airflow · circulate · relief · shade · porch
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- exhaustUse up entirely
- blowerWind-producing device
ductwork · HVAC · vent · intake · outflow · filtration · industrial · mine · tunnel · shaft
supporter
One who backs another
kindle · excite · encourage · ignite · incite · promote · amplify · fervor · passion · zeal
fannerblocker
Something that obstructs
obstructer · damper · baffle · windbreak · shield
fannerextinguisher
Device for dousing flames
smotherer · dampener · quencher · suppressor · douser
- fanning the flamesWorsening a volatile situation
- fanning the fireIncreasing combustion with air
- fanned the flamesIntensified a volatile situation
- fanned outSpread from center outward
- fanning outSpreading from center outward
- fanned the fireIncreased combustion with air