WINNOWERS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word winnowers. (close relations)
Definition of WINNOWERS
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filter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • device that removes something from whatever passes through it • an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it verb • remove by passing through a filter • pass through • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream | ||||||||
gleaner | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters • someone who gathers something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully | ||||||||
separator | nounn | |||||||
noun • an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension | ||||||||
sieve | verbv | |||||||
noun • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles verb • examine in order to test suitability • check and sort carefully • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • distinguish and separate out | ||||||||
sifter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a household sieve (as for flour) | ||||||||
sorter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office) • a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes | ||||||||
strainer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through | ||||||||
winnowing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of separating grain from chaff |