Phrase guide

fan blade

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One of the specially shaped rotating parts (blades) of a mechanical fan which move and distribute air.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

blade of a rotating fan

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: blade, vane

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: ventilatorblad — rotating blade of a fan
  • German: Lüfterflügel — rotating blade of a fan
  • Latvian: ventilatora lāpstiņa — rotating blade of a fan
  • Norwegian Bokmål: vifteblad — rotating blade of a fan
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: vifteblad — rotating blade of a fan
  • Spanish: aspa de ventilador — rotating blade of a fan