1. (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.

2. (n.) A shovel used in cleansing ore.

3. (v. t.) To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.

4. (n.) A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others fore the transportation of goods.

5. (n.) A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition.

6. (n.) A close railway car for baggage.

7. (n.) A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain.

8. (n.) A wing with which the air is beaten.

9. (v. t.) To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow.

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