Fanwise
adj, adv
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 In a radial arrangement resembling a hand-held fan. not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 In a fanwise manner. not-comparable
"The two of diamonds being handed back, lay it on the table, and then take off the four top cards from the pack and spread them fanwise on the table […]"
Example
More examples"The two of diamonds being handed back, lay it on the table, and then take off the four top cards from the pack and spread them fanwise on the table […]"
Etymology
From fan + -wise.
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