Difference between revisions of "Van"

<p> (1): (n.) A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others fore the transportation of goods. </p> <p> (2): (v. t.) To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel. </p> <p> (3): (n.) A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition. </p> <p> (4): (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. </p> <p> (5): (n.) A shovel used in cleansing ore. </p> <p> (6): (n.) A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain. </p> <p> (7): (n.) A close railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2. </p> <p> (8): (n.) A wing with which the air is beaten. </p> <p> (9): (v. t.) To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow. </p>