(originally) a van or covered vehicle with a flat roof; (now usually) a van with a box body (box body n.) used for transporting goods.
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| 释义 | society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motor lorry, truck, or van > [noun] > van > types of (9) box van1843 (originally) a van or covered vehicle with a flat roof; (now usually) a van with a box body (box body n.) used for transporting goods. vanette1867 A small van. moving van1885 a vehicle used for removals. chip van1893 a mobile stall selling chips and other takeaway food; (now typically) a motor vehicle fitted with a small cooking area and service hatch. tranship-van1903 see quot. bakkie1957 A pickup truck. minivan1959 A small van, esp. one for transporting goods, equipment, etc.; (also) spec. one fitted with seats in the back for family and leisure use. kombi1963 A kind of minibus or van, originally manufactured by Volkswagen, which has removable seating at the rear, enabling it to transport passengers or… Kombi van1972 = main sense. |
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