Definition
Definition of Dan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
person's namecommon male first name
- Dan is coming to the party.
2.
biblical figurefifth son of Jacob and Bilhah in the Bible
- Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
3.
ethnicityMande ethnic group from Ivory Coast and Liberia
- The Dan people have a rich cultural heritage.
4.
geographyRare US river flowing through North Carolina and VirginiaRare US
- The Dan River is popular for fishing and kayaking.
5.
historyRare archaic title of honour equivalent to Master or SirRare
- He was addressed as Dan in olden times.
Expressions with Dan
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floating marker used to indicate a location at sea
The rescue team deployed a Dan Buoy to mark the spot.
Origin of Dan
Hebrew, Dan (judge) + -
Examples of Dan in a sentence
Everyone was surprised when Dan volunteered first. Dan is mentioned in the Book of Genesis. The tribe of Dan settled in northern Israel. The Dan are known for their traditional masks. Many Dan live in the western part of Ivory Coast. The Dan is known for its scenic views.
Boating on the Dan is a summer tradition. Dan was a title given to knights. In medieval times, Dan was a common honorific.
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- French:Dan, rivière Dan, ...
- German:Dan, Volk der Dan, ...
- Italian:Dan, fiume Dan, ...
- Spanish:Dan, río Dan, ...
- Portuguese:Dan, dan, ...
- Chinese:丹, 但, ...
- Japanese:ダン, ダン族, ...
- Arabic:دان, شعب دان, ...
- Hebrew:דָּן, נְהַר הַדָּן, ...
- Russian:Дэн, Дан, ...
- Ukrainian:Ден, Дан, ...
- Hindi:डैन, दान, ...
Definition of dan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsTECH. rank of black belt in martial artsTECH.
- She earned her first dan in karate.
2.
navigationTECH. small buoy used as a sea markerTECH.
- The sailors spotted the dan in the water.
3.
measurementRare traditional unit of weight and massRare
- The goods weighed one dan.
4.
miningRare US small truck used in coal minesRare US
- The dan carried coal through the tunnels.
Images of dan
small buoy used as a sea marker
Expressions with dan
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spicy Sichuanese noodle dish with chili oil and pork
Dan dan noodles are a favorite at the Sichuan restaurant.
Origin of dan
Old English, dæg (day) + -an (suffix)
Examples of dan in a sentence
The tournament required participants to have at least a second dan. Fishermen rely on the dan for safe navigation. The dan marked the boundary of the fishing zone. Farmers often measure grain in dan. The shipment was recorded as weighing several dan. A dan was parked near the entrance of the mine.
Workers loaded the dan with freshly mined coal.
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- French:grade de dan, bouée de balisage, ...
- German:Dan, Fassboje, ...
- Italian:dan, boa segnaletica, ...
- Spanish:grado, boya, ...
- Portuguese:dan, bóia, ...
- Chinese:段位, 浮标, ...
- Japanese:段, ダン, ...
- Arabic:دَرَجَة, عَوَّامَة إِشَارَة, ...
- Hebrew:דָּן, דַּן, ...
- Russian:дан, морской буй, ...
- Ukrainian:дан, традиційна одиниця, ...
- Hindi:डैन, दान, ...
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