ALL meanings of winnowing
win·now
W w - noun winnowing Present participle of winnow. 1
- verb with object winnowing to free (grain) from the lighter particles of chaff, dirt, etc., especially by throwing it into the air and allowing the wind or a forced current of air to blow away impurities. 1
- verb with object winnowing to drive or blow (chaff, dirt, etc.) away by fanning. 1
- verb with object winnowing to blow upon; fan. 1
- verb with object winnowing to subject to some process of separating or distinguishing; analyze critically; sift: to winnow a mass of statements. 1
- verb with object winnowing to separate or distinguish (valuable from worthless parts) (sometimes followed by out): to winnow falsehood from truth. 1
- verb with object winnowing to pursue (a course) with flapping wings in flying. 1
- verb with object winnowing to fan or stir (the air) as with the wings in flying. 1
- verb without object winnowing to free grain from chaff by wind or driven air. 1
- verb without object winnowing to fly with flapping wings; flutter. 1
- noun winnowing a device or contrivance used for winnowing. 1
- noun winnowing an act of winnowing. 1