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winnowed

/ˈwɪnoʊd/ /ˈwɪnəd/

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verb

Aussieben, reinigen

To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.

Examples :

"The farmer winnowed the rice to separate the grains from the unwanted husks. "

Der Bauer reinigte den Reis, um die Körner von den unerwünschten Hülsen zu trennen.

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verb

Aussortieren, sieben, analysieren

To separate, sift, analyze, or test by separating items having different values.

Examples :

"They winnowed the field to twelve."

Sie sortierten das Feld auf zwölf aus.

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verb

Aussieben, auslesen

To blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings.

Examples :

"The farmer winnowed the wheat by tossing it into the air, letting the wind blow away the chaff. "

Der Bauer las den Weizen aus, indem er ihn in die Luft warf und den Wind die Spreu wegblasen ließ.

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verb

Flattern, schlagen

To move about with a flapping motion, as of wings; to flutter.

Examples :

"The injured bird winnowed weakly, unable to fly properly after hitting the window. "

Der verletzte Vogel flatterte schwach und konnte nach dem Aufprall an der Scheibe nicht richtig fliegen.

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