Fan Shaped

Pronunciation: /fæn ʃeɪpt/

Definitions of fan shaped

adjective describing the shape of something that resembles a fan

Example Sentences

A1 The fan-shaped palm leaf provided shade on a hot day.

A2 The fan-shaped arrangement of the cards made it easy to see all the numbers.

B1 The fan-shaped pattern on the ceiling added a touch of elegance to the room.

B2 The fan-shaped fireworks lit up the night sky in a dazzling display.

C1 The intricate fan-shaped design of the stained glass window was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

C2 The artist's use of fan-shaped brush strokes created a sense of movement and energy in the painting.

Examples of fan shaped in a Sentence

formal The new building had a beautiful fan-shaped atrium at the entrance.

informal I bought a fan-shaped cake pan to make a special dessert for the party.

slang I love how that artist paints in a fan-shaped style, it's so unique.

figurative Her hair cascaded down her back in a fan-shaped wave, looking like a work of art.

Grammatical Forms of fan shaped

• past tense: fan shaped
• plural: fan shaped
• comparative: more fan shaped
• superlative: most fan shaped
• present tense: fan shapes
• future tense: will fan shape
• perfect tense: have fan shaped
• continuous tense: is fan shaping
• singular: fan shaped
• positive degree: fan shaped
• infinitive: to fan shape
• gerund: fan shaping
• participle: fan shaped

Origin and Evolution of fan shaped

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fan shaped' originated from the resemblance of an object to the shape of a fan, which is a handheld device used for cooling oneself.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'fan shaped' has been used to describe objects or formations that exhibit a similar shape to that of a fan, such as certain types of leaves or geological formations.