noun🔗ShareVan, vanneuseThat which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain."The farmer used the winnow to separate the wheat kernels from the chaff. "Le fermier a utilisé la vanneuse pour séparer les grains de blé de la balle.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVannerTo subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff."The farmer will winnow the harvested rice to separate the grains from the unwanted husks. "Le fermier vannera le riz récolté pour séparer les grains des balles indésirables.agriculturefoodprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrier, séparer, analyserTo separate, sift, analyze, or test by separating items having different values."They winnowed the field to twelve."Ils ont trié le groupe pour ne garder que douze personnes.processactionachievementqualityscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVanner, criblerTo blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings."The farmer used a large fan to winnow the rice, separating the grains from the chaff. "L'agriculteur a utilisé un grand ventilateur pour vanner le riz, séparant les grains de la balle.natureprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre des ailes, voltigerTo move about with a flapping motion, as of wings; to flutter."The butterfly began to winnow its wings, preparing to take flight from the flower. "Le papillon a commencé à battre des ailes, se préparant à s'envoler de la fleur.actionnatureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
