winnow
UK/'winәu/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To blow air through grain to separate the edible part from the chaff; to sift and select the best from a group
扬谷，簸谷；筛选，淘汰
n.
A device used for winnowing grain; the act of winnowing
扬谷器；扬谷
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwinnowother
=winnow
Example Sentences
- 1.
Farmers traditionally winnow grain by tossing it in the air to separate chaff.
- 2.
The committee will winnow the thousands of applications down to a select few.