Meaning of the word fanner in English

What does fanner mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fanner

US /ˈfænər/
UK /ˈfænə/

Noun

a person or thing that fans, especially a machine for winnowing grain

Example:
The old farmer used a hand-cranked fanner to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Modern grain processing plants use large industrial fanners for efficient separation.