Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Winnow.
How to pronounce winnow:
US
Winnow - as a noun
Winnow - as a verb
Separate the chaff from grain by using air currents
Example: "She stood there winnowing grain all day in the field"
Blow on
Example: "The wind was winnowing her hair"
Select desirable parts from a group or list
Example: "Cull out the interesting letters from the poet's correspondence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cull outExample Sentences
"She winnowed the wheat to separate the grain from the chaff."
"He used a fan to winnow the rice and remove any impurities."
"The strong wind helped winnow away the dust from the field."
"The chef winnowed the herbs to remove any stems or leaves."
"They winnowed through the pile of resumes to select the best candidates for the job."
Word Game Points
Is WINNOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, winnow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WINNOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is WINNOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, winnow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWINNOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is WINNOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, winnow is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWINNOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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