winnow


Definition: Meaning of, winnow in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwɪnəʊ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
winnow winnowed winnowed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
winnowing winnows
also winnow down
  1. [transitive] to make a list, group, or quantity smaller by getting rid of the things that you do not need or want [=  whittle down]
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winnow used in phrasal verbs

  • winnow down (phrasal verb)
    1. to reduce the size of a group of people or things so that you only keep the best or most useful ones
  • winnow out (phrasal verb)
    1. to separate the useful or important people or things from the rest of a group
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