Definition of Winnow
Winnow
win·now
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to separate chaff from grain by throwing it into the air or by allowing for air to pass through blowing away impurities;
e.g. My grandmother taught me how to winnow dirt from grains.
(verb)
to blow away or remove something by fanning;
e.g. She winnowed the dirt away from the windowsill with a newspaper.
(verb)
to reduce or refine by removing unneeded things;
e.g. The series of games winnowed the championship match to two competitive volleyball teams.
(verb)
to sift or separate;
e.g. It was hard for her to winnow what was true and what was fake.
(noun)
a device used for winnowing;
e.g. She put the grains in a winnow and moved it up and down to get rid of the dirt.
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