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WINNOWING

\wˈɪnə͡ʊɪŋ], \wˈɪnə‍ʊɪŋ], \w_ˈɪ_n_əʊ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of WINNOWING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of separating from chaff by wind.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The act of separating the chaff from grain.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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