police van
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Definition
Noun: A police van is a vehicle used by law enforcement to transport prisoners or detainees. It is typically a secure, enclosed van designed for this specific purpose.
Usage
This term specifically refers to the vehicle itself. It is a compound noun where "police" functions as a noun adjunct modifying "van," specifying the type and purpose of the van.
Examples
- The officers put the suspect in the police van.
- A police van arrived to take the arrested protesters to the station.
- The convoy included two patrol cars and a police van.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to represent the act of arrest or detention.
- After the demonstration, several people saw the inside of a police van.
Variants and Related Words
- Paddy wagon (noun, informal): A slang term for a police van.
- Black Maria (noun, chiefly British, dated): A traditional term for a police van, often one painted black.
- Prisoner transport vehicle (noun): A more formal, descriptive term.
Synonyms
- Patrol wagon
- Squad van
Notes
"Police van" is a fixed compound noun. Its meaning is distinct from a standard "police car" (patrol car) or an "armored police vehicle."
Noun
- van used by police to transport prisoners