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.