Definition of Sifting

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

Exact synonyms: Winnow, Winnowing
Generic synonyms: Separation
Derivative terms: Sift, Winnow, Winnow

Definition of Sifting

1. the work of a sifter [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sifting

sifac
sifaka
sifakas
siffle
siffled
siffles
siffleur
siffleurs
siffling
sifilet
sift
sifted
sifter
sifter
sifters
sifting (current term)
siftings
sifts
siganid
siganids
sigaultian
sigeh
Siggaard-Andersen nomogram
sigh
sigh
sighed
sigher
sighers
sighful
sighing

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