1. A handheld device with a folding or rigid frame covered with paper, fabric, or feathers, used to create a cooling breeze
She waved the fan to cool herself down.
Ela agitava o leque para se refrescar.
2. Something arranged in the shape of a fan; a fan-like arrangement
The peacock displayed its feathers in a fan shape.
O pavão exibiu suas penas em forma de leque.
3. In bullfighting, a series of passes made by a matador with the cape
The matador executed a beautiful abanico with his cape.
O toureiro executou um belo leque com sua capa.