winnow Synonyms

winnow Meaning

Wordnet

winnow (n)

the act of separating grain from chaff

Wordnet

winnow (v)

separate the chaff from grain by using air currents

blow on

select desirable parts from a group or list

blow away or off with a current of air

Webster

winnow (v. i.)

To separate chaff from grain.

winnow Sentence Examples

  1. The gentle breeze winnowed the wheat, separating the heavy kernels from the chaff.
  2. The scholars winnowed through countless texts in search of knowledge.
  3. The farmers winnowed their crops to remove impurities and ensure a bountiful harvest.
  4. The company winnowed down its job candidates to a select few.
  5. The wind winnowed the leaves from the trees, leaving behind a bare landscape.
  6. The jury winnowed through the evidence to reach a verdict.
  7. The teacher winnowed the class's essays, grading them based on their merit.
  8. The wind winnowed the sand, revealing the ancient ruins beneath.
  9. The historians winnowed through historical accounts to uncover the true events.
  10. The investor winnowed down their portfolio to only the most promising investments.

FAQs About the word winnow

the act of separating grain from chaff, separate the chaff from grain by using air currents, blow on, select desirable parts from a group or list, blow away or

reduce, pare,cull, trim, sift, cut, condense, throw out, prune, shorten

cull, elect, name, nominate, designate, pick, designate, prefer, choose, prefer

The gentle breeze winnowed the wheat, separating the heavy kernels from the chaff.

The scholars winnowed through countless texts in search of knowledge.

The farmers winnowed their crops to remove impurities and ensure a bountiful harvest.

The company winnowed down its job candidates to a select few.