Canadian English Meaning of van

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Definitions and Meaning of van in English

Wordnet

van (n)

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

the leading units moving at the head of an army

(Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight

a camper equipped with living quarters

a truck with an enclosed cargo space

Webster

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.

A shovel used in cleansing ore.

A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others fore the transportation of goods.

A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition.

A close railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2.

A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain.

A wing with which the air is beaten.

Webster

van (v. t.)

To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.

To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow.

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