Van

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.

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

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.

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