winnow (n)
winnowing (n)
sifting (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of separating grain from chaff
examples the winnowing was done by women
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Derivationally related form sifting → sift
Derivationally related form winnowing → winnow
Derivationally related form winnow → winnow
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Derivationally related form sift → sifting
Derivationally related form winnow → winnow
Derivationally related form winnow → winnowing

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