Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fan-shaped
Adjective
/ˈfænˌʃeɪpt/
Definition
Shaped like a fan; wide at one end and narrow at the other, resembling a hand fan.
Examples
- The fan-shaped leaves of the ginkgo tree are distinctive and recognizable.
- During the presentation, the graph appeared in a fan-shaped distribution.
- After opening the umbrella, it formed a beautiful fan-shaped structure.
Meaning
The term ‘fan-shaped’ describes an object or structure that spreads out in a shape similar to an open fan, typically used to describe both physical objects and abstract concepts.
Synonyms
- Radiate
- Spread
- Fanned
- Diverged
