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WINNOWS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Winnows.

Winnows - as a noun

The act of separating grain from chaff

Example: "The winnowing was done by women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sifting11winnowing16

Winnows - 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 out

Blow away or off with a current of air

Example: "Winnow chaff"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fan6

Example Sentences

"He winnows the wheat to separate the grain from the chaff."
"The farmer winnows the harvested crops to remove any impurities."
"She gently winnows the flour to aerate it before baking."
"The wind winnows away the fallen leaves from the garden."
"The fan in the room winnows the stuffy air."
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Word Game Points

Is WINNOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, winnows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WINNOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WINNOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, winnows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WINNOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is WINNOWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, winnows is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WINNOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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