oscillating fan

Rotating air mover

An oscillating fan is an electric fan that rotates back and forth on its base, sweeping air across a wider area than a stationary fan would cover.

The oscillation distributes cooling more evenly through a room: Turn on the oscillating fan so everyone gets some breeze.

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whirring · hum · summer · swivel · airflow · air circulation · spinning · back and forth · electric · cord · plug · pedestal · desk · ceiling · ventilation · hot summer · sweeping · humid

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movement/motion pattern

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Square portable air circulator

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Individual cooling device

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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G