vans

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• precursors
• spearheads
• trailblazers
• undergrounds
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• establishments
• old guards

• noun
  1. A covered vehicle used for carrying goods or people, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer and higher than a car but smaller than a truck/lorry.
  2. An enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods.
  3. A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others for the transportation of goods.
  4. A large towable vehicle equipped for the repair of structures that cannot easily be moved.
  5. A shovel used in cleansing ore.
  6. A fan or other contrivance, such as a sieve, for winnowing grain.
  7. A wing with which the air is beaten.
  8. The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
  9. (by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.
• verb
  1. To transport in a van or similar vehicle (especially of horses).
  2. (used in passive voice) Of law enforcement: to arrest (not necessarily in a van; derived from party van).
  3. To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.

• Vans are popular among skateboarders for their durability and grip.
• She slipped on her favorite pair of vans before heading out for a walk.
• The delivery company uses vans to transport packages efficiently around the city.
• These vans come equipped with state-of-the-art technology for enhanced safety and comfort.
• The parking lot was filled with colorful vans adorned with various designs and logos.

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