Sifting Definition & Meaning
sifting
- noun
- the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"
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- What does sifting mean?
- the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"
- What part of speech is sifting?
- Sifting is a noun.