abanico

n. fan; derrick; (Figurative) range; (Caribbean) points signal; (Mexico) electric fan

v. fan, ventilate; move or impel air; tell off

n. small fan

v. fan

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* abanico de posibilidades = kaleidoscope, kaleidoscope of possibilities.
* desplegarse a modo de abanico = fan out.
* desplegarse en abanico = fan out.
* extenderse a modo de abanico = fan out.
* un abanico de = a palette of.

= fan.
Ex: The air conditioning wasn't working and the players were already sweating profusely after their warmup, while spectators fanned themselves with programs.