Winnow Meaning
There are 5 meaning(s) for word Winnow
Meaning 2 : select desirable parts from a group or list
Example : winnow the finalists from the long list of applicants
Synonyms : cull out
Example : winnow the finalists from the long list of applicants
Synonyms : cull out
Meaning 3 : the act of separating grain from chaff
Example : the winnowing was done by women
Synonyms : sifting, winnowing
Example : the winnowing was done by women
Synonyms : sifting, winnowing
Meaning 4 : blow on
Example : The wind was winnowing her hair,the wind winnowed the grass
Example : The wind was winnowing her hair,the wind winnowed the grass
Meaning 5 : separate the chaff from grain by using air currents
Example : She stood there winnowing grain all day in the field
Example : She stood there winnowing grain all day in the field
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