How could you move a substantial amount of air to a certain direction?

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The discussion revolves around the question of how to move a substantial amount of air in a specific direction. Initial suggestions included a fan and a hot air balloon, but the original poster quickly dismissed these options. The poster expressed difficulty in articulating their question, leading to confusion. Participants encouraged the poster to clarify their inquiry for better assistance. The thread concluded with an invitation to start a new discussion if a clearer question could be formulated.
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When i mean moving air to a certain direction, i mean like the opposite to a vacuum cleaner, but capable of moving way more air.
This may be a weird question, but i was just in the bathroom and had to think about it out of nowhere. I would appreciate any answers!
 
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Hot air balloon?
 
Ibix said:
A fan?
No not a fan or hot air balloon, I'm sorry guys nevermind i can't explain what i mean. I shouldn't have asked this question, my bad.
 
Spockishere said:
No not a fan or hot air balloon, I'm sorry guys nevermind i can't explain what i mean. I shouldn't have asked this question, my bad.
Okay, no worries. I'll close this thread now. If you can formulate a better version of your question, just go ahead and start a new thread. Be sure to post links in that new thread start to the reading that you've been doing to try to answer your own question. That will help us to understand the question better and be able to help you better. Thanks. :smile:
 

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