fan-blast

English

noun
Definitions
  • (ironworking) The blast produced by a fan, as distinguished from that produced by a blowing-engine.

Etymology

Compound from English fan (admirer, electrical device) + English blast (immature cell).

Origin

English

blast

Gloss

immature cell

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