English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Van
(n.)
The front of an army; the first line or leading column; also,
the front line or foremost division of a fleet, either in sailing or in
battle.
Van
(n.)
A shovel used in cleansing ore.
Van
(v. t.)
To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.
Van
(n.)
A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and
others fore the transportation of goods.
Van
(n.)
A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for
conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition.
Van
(n.)
A close railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2.
Van
(n.)
A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain.
Van
(n.)
A wing with which the air is beaten.
Van
(v. t.)
To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow.