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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. |
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A shovel used in cleansing ore. |
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To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel. |
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A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and
others fore the transportation of goods. |
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A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for
conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition. |
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A close railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2. |
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A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain. |
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A wing with which the air is beaten. |
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To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow. |