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Winnowing Definition & Meaning

winnowing
noun
  1. the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"

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What does winnowing mean?
the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"
What part of speech is winnowing?
Winnowing is a noun.

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