Fanning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfænɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fanning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of fan.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of fan.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is fanned.
- A very small fragment of tea leaf.
- (UK, slang, archaic) A beating.
Example Sentences
Generally orthodox teas have four grades, namely whole leaf, broken leaf, fannings and dust.
Each shrub of shade, each tree of spreading root, / That woo the first glad fannings of the breeze.
[…] he found himself facing these four grim coves, big as bull-beef, demanders by trade and ready to give him a fanning, which they did, advising him to keep out of the Professor's way in future and never to speak with any from Idle Jack's family again. Within fifteen minutes, Carmichael had three broken ribs, a broken arm, a cracked cheekbone, a badly swollen eye, and was minus five teeth.
Word Forms
- fannings
Related Words
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