Definition of "fanwise" [fanwise]

• In a radial arrangement resembling a hand-held fan. (adjective)
• In a fanwise manner. (adverb)

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• "As the adventurers approached the houses, the gorilla-men behind them spread out fanwise and one of them uttered a great roar."
• "As these diverged fanwise, and as our total number did not exceed twelve hundred fighting men, we were all soon reduced to quite small parties."
• "There it lay, sprawled out within the bowl, black tentacles spread fanwise from its bloated body, its huge black eyes staring inscrutably up into mine!"