Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: winnowing
IPA transcription: [w'ɪn,oʊɪŋ]
Pronunciations of winnowing
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: winnow, winnowing, sifting
    Meaning: the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"
Usage examples
  • I have mentioned this lest anybody should mind what Sancho said about Dulcinea's winnowing or sifting; for, as they changed her to me, it is no wonder if they changed her to him.
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