Van
[væn]
Definition
(noun.) a truck with an enclosed cargo space.
(noun.) a camper equipped with living quarters.
(noun.) (Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight.
Edited by Leopold--From WordNet
Definition
(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.
Typist: Lottie
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Front (of an army or a fleet), fore-rank.
Checker: Uriah
Definition
n. a fan for grain &c.: a vane wing: a test for ascertaining the value of an ore by washing a small quantity on a shovel.—v.t. to separate ore in this way.—ns. Van′ner an ore-separator; Van′ning.
n. a large covered wagon for goods &c.: a light vehicle covered or not used by tradesmen in delivering goods: a carriage in a railway-train for carrying luggage for the use of the guard &c.
n. the front: the front of an army or a fleet: the leaders of any movement.
Checker: Raffles
Examples
- A people called the Cimmerians appear in the districts of Lake Urumiya and Van, and shortly after Aryans have spread from Armenia to Elam. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The van der Luydens had done their best to emphasise the importance of the occasion. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- But it's no joke, you know--if she stays here all the autumn she'll spoil everything, and Maria Van Osburgh will simply exult. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- It was undeniably exciting to meet a lady who found the van der Luydens' Duke dull, and dared to utter the opinion. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Cornelia Van Alstyne was so surprised: she had heard that you were to marry young Gryce. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- The van der Luydens were morbidly sensitive to any criticism of their secluded existence. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Mrs. van der Luyden has driven over to see her old aunts at Rhinebeck and we shan't be missed at the house for another hour. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- At last, a carpenter in the city, Peter Van der Mey by name, undertook the adventure. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Van Alstyne dropped his eye-glass with a low whistle. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- He entered the van, where there was a fire in a stove. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The other traveller turned his eyes with interest towards the van window, and, without withdrawing them, said, I presume I might look in upon her? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The loss on our side was heavy, but nothing to compare with Van Dorn's. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Miss Van Campen ignored the actual question. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- I mean a way two horses and a van can travel over? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Miss Van Campen spoke about you sleeping all the forenoons. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- The place in front was littered with straw where the vans had been laden and rolled off. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Through the trees I could see our two big moving-vans of cars stuck in the field. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- They were top-heavy, blunt-nosed ambulances, painted gray and built like moving-vans. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
Checker: Willa