Meaning Of 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.
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.