Lexic.us

Definition of Winnow

1. Noun. The act of separating grain from chaff. "The winnowing was done by women"

2. Verb. Separate the chaff from by using air currents. "She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field"

3. Verb. Blow on. "The wind winnowed the grass"

4. Verb. Select desirable parts from a group or list. "Winnow the finalists from the long list of applicants"

5. Verb. Blow away or off with a current of air. "Winnow chaff"

Definition of Winnow

1. v. t. To separate, and drive off, the chaff from by means of wind; to fan; as, to winnow grain.

2. v. i. To separate chaff from grain.

3. v. t. To separate, and drive off, the chaff from by means of wind; to fan; as, to winnow grain.

4. v. i. To separate chaff from grain.

Definition of Winnow

1. to free grain from impurities [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Winnow

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