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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. Source: opted

2. n. A shovel used in cleansing ore. Source: opted

3. v. t. To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel. Source: opted

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

5. n. A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition. Source: opted

6. n. A close railway car for baggage. See the Note under Car, 2. Source: opted

7. n. A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain. Source: opted

8. n. A wing with which the air is beaten. Source: opted

9. v. t. To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow. Source: opted

10. n. any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts) Source: wordnet

11. n. the leading units moving at the head of an army Source: wordnet

12. n. (Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight Source: wordnet

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