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chaff

/tʃæf/ noun · British & US
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What does chaff mean?

noun

Light, dry, scaly material that separates from grain or other seeds in the process of threshing. Material that is of little value or is worthless.

Example

"The farmer had to separate the chaff from the wheat before storing it."

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