Answer: fanning

AnswerCrossword Clue
FANNINGSpreading (out)
FANNINGBlowing cool air toward
fanningDisperse or radiate from a central point to cover a wide area
fanningBrush or drive away with a waving movement
fanning(of breath or a breeze) Blow gently on
fanningSpread out or cause to spread out into a semicircular shape
fanning(of a batter) Strike out
fanning(of a pitcher) Strike out (a batter)
fanningIncrease the strength of (a fire) by blowing on it or stirring up the air near it
fanningFAN, to cool with a device for circulating the air
fanningCool (esp. a person or a part of the body) by waving something to create a current of air
fanningSwing at and miss the ball or puck
fanningCause (a belief or emotion) to become stronger or more widespread