Meaning Of The Word Winnow

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winnow
verb: If you winnow a group of things or people, you reduce its size by separating the ones that are useful or relevant from the ones that are not.

winnow in American English
the act of winnowing
to blow the chaff from (grain) by wind or a forced current of air
to winnow grain
intransitive verb: to free grain from chaff by wind or driven air
noun: a device or contrivance used for winnowing
transitive verb: to free (grain) from the lighter particles of chaff, dirt, etc., esp. by throwing it into the air and allowing the wind or a forced current of air to blow away impurities

winnow in British English
noun: a device for winnowing
verb: to separate (grain) from (chaff) by means of a wind or current of air

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