finger fan

noun3

1. •
   A position in which the fingers of one hand are spread out to form a fan-like shape.

   • After years of practice she can manage a finger fan just past an octave and even for that there is pain. — 1992
2. •
   A blow delivered to the face with fingers spread.

   • In truth, people who require fine use of their hands in their work (artists, surgeons, typists) may favor using palm strikes and finger fans over the more demanding fist or single-finger strikes. — 2004
3. •
   Synonym of finger mask.

   • In my moving hands I will hold finger fans of caribou hair. — 2003