WINNOW

/ˈwɪnəʊ/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Scrabble letter values: W4I1N1N1O1W4 = 12

Definition

  1. noun the act of separating grain from chaff. — synonyms: winnowing, sifting
  2. verb separate the chaff from grain by using air currents.
  3. verb blow on.
  4. verb select desirable parts from a group or list. — synonyms: cull_out
  5. verb blow away or off with a current of air. — synonyms: fan

Examples

  • “the winnowing was done by women”
  • “She stood there winnowing grain all day in the field”
  • “The wind was winnowing her hair”

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