thunder run n.— «At night the outposts scattered along the route, consisting of a few vehicles and an infantry squad, were vulnerable to attack, so continuous patrols known as “thunder runs” were maintained. A run involved...
dollar van n.— «We ask directions from a man with a long beard who’s selling oils and incense. He tells us the dollar vans would be the fastest way. The van we get is packed with four rows of people and their bags of presents.» —by...
dollar van n. In New York City and Long Island, privately owned multi-passenger vehicles that operate along regular routes. Editorial Note: In manner of operation, dollar vans are similar to por puestos in South America, tap-taps in Haiti, chapas in...
dipping n.— «According to Green, some of Baeza’s passengers said the other van was “dipping,” a street term meaning the driver would “hit the gas, then brake, then swerve to make it rock.”» —“Future father is...
dollar van n.— «Officials have arranged for licensed commuter vans, also known as dollar vans, to operate limited service along the affected routes if a strike occurs.» —“City Sets Talks After Strike Is Approved at 2 Private Bus...
bag drag n.— «Sometimes if you have a 20 or 30 minute turn in a city, somebody on the crew will make a food run to the terminal. If you’re lucky, you stay with one plane all day. If not, you’ve got a bag drag from one end of the airport...