fan-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: a follower, enthusiast, aficionado of some activity or person

Examples:
He is a loyal Red Sox fan.
The actor signed autographs for his fans.
I became a big fan of backing up my computer after it crashed once.
Science fiction fans will love that movie.

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WordNet 1.7 Sense Numbers: 2, 3

Sense Number 2: a device for creating a movement of air

Examples:
I bought two silk Japanese fans.
This electric fan doesn't cool the room very well.
Flying birds sometimes get sucked into the fans of jet engines.

Mappings:
WordNet 1.7 Sense Numbers: 1