(British) A vehicle equipped with electronic instrumentation that can detect the oscillator of a domestic television, used by the licensing authority to check that a household with no TV licence does
(British) A vehicle equipped with electronic instrumentation that can detect the oscillator of a domestic television, used by the licensing authority to check that a household with no TV licence does not have a television receiver.
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A device that detects and informs on the presence, quantity, etc., of something.
(British) An enclosed commercial vehicle used for deliveries to businesses and homes.
(UK, police) A stolen car, van, lorry or other motor vehicle.
(internet slang, humorous) An FBI or other law enforcement van, especially if carrying agents coming to arrest someone for cybercrime.
An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.