I
n.
electrical device for cooling
1) to turn on; turn off a ~
2) a ceiling; exhaust ( AE ), extractor ( BE ) ~
paper or cloth ~
3) to wave a ~
II
n.
admirer
supporter
1) an ardent ~
2) ( AE ) a ~ roots (for a team)
USAGE NOTE: In CE one can be a ~ of a certain sport--a football ~. In AE one can also be a ~ of a certain team--a Dodger ~. In BE , however, one would usu. be called a supporter of a team.