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fanning

nounfeminineregional/ɐ.βɐ.nɐ.ˈðu.ɾɐ/rare

a·ba·na·du·ra

Definition

The action or effect of fanning; a back-and-forth movement to ventilate or shake.
A gentle fanning of the papers was enough to dry the ink.
The constant fanning of the branches was soothing.

Etymology

De abanar + -dura.

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