Word Meaning

van definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for van

- A moving vehicle?
- Actor, Dick ... Dyke
- Commuter vehicle
- Composer, Ludwig ... Beethoven
- Covered vehicle
- Delivery truck
- Delivery vehicle
- Enclosed truck
- Goods truck
- Large vehicle
- Mail truck
- Police vehicle
- Rail wagon out in front
- Small truck
- Type of vehicle
- Underwater craft comes back for coach
- Vehicle
- Vehicle type