Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
winnow
IPA transcription: [w'ɪn,oʊ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
winnow, winnowing, sifting
Meaning:
the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
winnow, fan
Meaning:
separate the chaff from by using air currents; "She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field"
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