n. 1. a. An enclosed boxlike motor vehicle having rear or side doors and side panels especially for transporting people. b. A covered or enclosed truck or wagon often used for transporting goods or livestock. 2. Chiefly British A closed railroad car used for carrying baggage or freight. v. vanned, van·ning, vans v.tr. To transport by van: vanned the horses to the racetrack. v.intr. To drive or travel in a van: vanned around the country. [Short for CARAVAN.] |
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