: over a segment of a circle : in the manner or position of the sticks of an open fan
highways arranged fanwise to the north of the city
the fanwise spread of the turkey gobbler's tail
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/fan"wuyz'/, adv.
spread out like an open fan: to hold cards fanwise.
[1880-85; FAN1 + -WISE]
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fanˈwise adverb
In the manner of a fan
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Main Entry: ↑fan
Useful english dictionary. 2012.