'VAN' definitions:

Definition of 'van'

From: WordNet
noun
Any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts) [syn: avant-garde, vanguard, van, new wave]
noun
The leading units moving at the head of an army [syn: vanguard, van]
noun
(Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight
noun
A camper equipped with living quarters [syn: van, caravan]
noun
A truck with an enclosed cargo space

Definition of 'Van'

From: GCIDE
  • Van \Van\, n. [Abbrev. fr. vanguard.] 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Standards and gonfalons, twixt van and rear, Stream in the air. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Van'

From: GCIDE
  • Van \Van\, n. [Cornish.] (Mining) A shovel used in cleansing ore. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Van'

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  • Van \Van\, v. t. (Mining) To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel. --Raymond. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Van'

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  • Van \Van\, n. [Abbreviated from caravan.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others for the transportation of goods. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A closed railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Van'

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  • Van \Van\, n. [L. vannus a van, or fan for winnowing grain: cf. F. van. Cf. Fan, Van a wing Winnow.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. [OF. vanne, F. vanneau beam feather (cf. It. vanno a wing) fr. L. vannus. See Etymology above.] A wing with which the air is beaten. [Archaic] "[/Angels] on their plumy vans received him. " --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • He wheeled in air, and stretched his vans in vain; His vans no longer could his flight sustain. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Van'

From: GCIDE
  • Van \Van\, v. t. [Cf. F. vanner to winnow, to fan. See Van a winnowing machine.] To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow. [Obs.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'van'

From: GCIDE
  • Caravan \Car"a*van\ (k[a^]r"[.a]*v[a^]n or k[a^]r*[.a]*v[a^]n"; 277), n. [F. caravane (cf. Sp. caravana), fr. Per. karw[=a]n a caravan (in sense 1). Cf. Van a wagon.]
  • 1. A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, organized and equipped for a long journey, or marching or traveling together, esp. through deserts and countries infested by robbers or hostile tribes, as in Asia or Africa. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A large, covered wagon, or a train of such wagons, for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition; an itinerant show, as of wild beasts. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A covered vehicle for carrying passengers or for moving furniture, etc.; -- sometimes shorted into van. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'van'

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Acronyms for 'VAN'

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Van, TX -- U.S. city in Texas

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Van, TX -- U.S. city in Texas
Population (2000) :
2362
Housing Units (2000) :
999
Land area (2000) :
2.991353 sq. miles (7.747569 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
2.991353 sq. miles (7.747569 sq. km)
FIPS code :
74912
Located within :
Texas (TX), FIPS 48
Location :
32.526029 N, 95.636493 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
75790
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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