winnow - Meaning in Marathi

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winnow - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of winnow in English

winnow noun

1. the act of separating grain from chaff

   Synonyms

   sifting, winnowing

   Example

   • "the winnowing was done by women"

winnow verb

1. blow away or off with a current of air

   Synonyms

   fan, fan

   पाखडणे, ...Subscribe

   Examples

   • "The speaker ceased to be an amusing little gnat to be fanned away and was kicked off the forum"
   • "winnow chaff"
2. select desirable parts from a group or list

   Synonyms

   cull out

   Examples

   • "cull out the interesting letters from the poet's correspondence"
   • "winnow the finalists from the long list of applicants"
3. separate the chaff from grain by using air currents

   Example

   • "She stood there winnowing grain all day in the field"
4. blow on

   Examples

   • "The wind was winnowing her hair"
   • "the wind winnowed the grass"

Description

Winnowing is a process by which chaff is separated from grain. It can also be used to remove pests from stored grain. Winnowing usually follows threshing in grain preparation. In its simplest form, it involves throwing the mixture into the air so that the wind blows away the lighter chaff, while the heavier grains fall back down for recovery. Techniques included using a winnowing fan or using a tool on a pile of harvested grain.

Also see "Winnowing" on Wikipedia

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