Fanwise

adj, adv

adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In a radial arrangement resembling a hand-held fan. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 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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