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winnows

/ˈwɪnoʊz/ /ˈwɪnəʊz/

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noun

That which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain.

Examples :

"The old farmer showed us his collection of winnows, each carefully crafted for separating grain from chaff. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The farmer winnows the harvested rice to remove the unwanted husks and straw. "

agriculture food process

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verb

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

Examples :

"They winnowed the field to twelve."

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verb

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

Examples :

"The breeze winnows the fallen leaves across the yard, scattering them into small piles. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The hummingbird winnows its wings so quickly that they appear as a blur. "

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