Definition of winnow

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  • winnow is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • winnow is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • winnow is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of winnow

  • blow away or off with a current of air (verb)

    Examples

    1. winnow chaff

    Synonyms

    1. fan
  • select desirable parts from a group or list (verb)

    Examples

    1. winnow the finalists from the long list of applicants

    Synonyms

    1. cull out
  • the act of separating grain from chaff (noun)

    Examples

    1. the winnowing was done by women

    Synonyms

    1. sifting
    2. winnowing
  • blow on (verb)

    Examples

    1. The wind was winnowing her hair
    2. the wind winnowed the grass
  • separate the chaff from grain by using air currents (verb)

    Examples

    1. She stood there winnowing grain all day in the field

See definition of winnow in Merriam Webster