van
1the foremost or front division of an army, a fleet, or any group leading an advance or in position to lead an advance.
those who are in the forefront of a movement or the like.
the forefront in any movement, course of progress, or the like.
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1Words Nearby van
Other definitions for van (2 of 5)
a covered vehicle, usually a large truck or trailer, used for moving furniture, goods, animals, etc.
a smaller boxlike vehicle that resembles a panel truck, often has double doors both at the rear and along the curb side, and that can be used as a truck, fitted with rows of seats, or equipped with living quarters for traveling and camping.
British.
a railway baggage car.
a covered, boxlike railway car, as one used to carry freight.
a small, horse-drawn wagon or a small truck, as one used by tradespeople to carry light goods.
Also called van conversion. a conventional van whose cargo area has been equipped with living facilities, extra windows, and often increased headroom.
to transport or carry (freight, passengers, etc.) in a van.
to travel in a van.
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2Other definitions for van (3 of 5)
or Van
from; of (used in Dutch personal names, originally to indicate place of origin).
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3Other definitions for van (4 of 5)
a bird's wing or tail, especially when fanned out, as in flight or as part of a mating display.
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4Other definitions for Van (5 of 5)
Lake, a salt lake in E Turkey. 1,454 sq. mi. (3,766 sq. km).
a town on this lake.
a male given name.
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How to use van in a sentence
Authorities said the van driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
If you drive a truck or a van and bring a lot of gear with you on adventures, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more useful upgrade than a set of Decked drawers.
Left with no option but to leave, Fern buys a large van, puts her things into storage, and takes off down the winding road to an Amazon warehouse.
He also has a Youtube channel of the same name with more than 400,000 subscribers, where he provides helpful tips on everything from budgeting to the best van heaters to staying safe while living in a vehicle.
What to Know About Nomadland and the Real-Life Community Behind the Movie | Annabel Gutterman | February 15, 2021 | TimeMy wife and I rented a camper van via RVshare and went exploring the first week.
Finally, van Cleef and Martin realize Liberty is going too far.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile | Robert Ward | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTArtists like Mick Jagger and van Morrison obsessively revered and imitated African-American blues and rock musicians.
"He brought Ray Charles to the mix as an influence on rock & roll," E Street Band guitarist Steven van Zandt once raved.
Production expenses: equipment rental, lights, lighting board, van rental, trailer rental, road cases, backline.
“I went to a Jewish summer camp…” A van pulls up, and the two hop out, and immediately strip down and do a series of stretches.
James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious | Marlow Stern | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPierre van Cortlandt, a distinguished revolutionary patriot, died at his seat at Croton river, aged 94.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsellvan Twiller was himself a grower of the plant and had his tobacco farm at Greenwich.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.Remarks upon some errors in the hydrography of the south coast of van Diemen's Land.
He held various offices with distinction; among others that of post master general under Mr. van Buren.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellShe was not a road wagon, but a van driven by five horses, three leaders abreast, and reaching London in sixteen hours.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. Harper
British Dictionary definitions for van (1 of 5)
/ (væn) /
short for caravan (def. 1)
a covered motor vehicle for transporting goods, etc, by road
British a closed railway wagon in which the guard travels, for transporting goods, mail, etc
British See delivery van
British Dictionary definitions for van (2 of 5)
/ (væn) /
short for vanguard
British Dictionary definitions for van (3 of 5)
/ (væn) /
British Dictionary definitions for van (4 of 5)
/ (væn) /
any device for winnowing corn
an archaic or poetic word for wing
Origin of van
4British Dictionary definitions for Van (5 of 5)
/ (vɑːn) /
a city in E Turkey, on Lake Van. Pop: 377 000 (2005 est)
Lake Van a salt lake in E Turkey, at an altitude of 1650 m (5400 ft): fed by melting snow and glaciers. Area: 3737 sq km (1433 sq miles)
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