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The correct spelling is winnowed.
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verb
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The correct spelling is winnowed. To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff. For example: "They winnowed the field to twelve."
Usage Examples
“They winnowed the field to twelve.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
- 2.To separate, sift, analyze, or test by separating items having different values.
- 3.To blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings.
- 4.To move about with a flapping motion, as of wings; to flutter.
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