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winnow

/wɪˈnoʊ/ verb · British & US
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What does winnow mean?

verb

To separate the chaff from the grain, or to remove unwanted or unnecessary things. To sift or separate something carefully.

Example

"The farmer winnowed the wheat to prepare it for storage."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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