Fan out and Spread

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Fan out

Fan out verb - To arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area.
Usage example: the accordionist smoothly fanned out the bellows of his instrument as he played
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Spread is a synonym for fan out in extend topic. In some cases you can use "Spread" instead the word "Fan out" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like spread out, longer.

Spread

Spread verb - Move outward.
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Fan out is a synonym for spread in open topic. You can use "Fan out" instead a verb "Spread", if it concerns topics such as straighten out.
Nearby Words: spreading, spreader

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  • Many Shoot Em Ups have player ships which shoot a spread of shots that fan out as they travel.
    Source: Death-or-Glory Attack
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