winnowing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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“Come on,” said Tommy; and, laying his money inside the old winnowing machine, away he ran, followed by Nat. — Little Men: Life at Plumfield With Jo's Boys, Louisa May Alcott
The winnowing is the fanning out of the straws from the kernels after the husks have been beaten off. — Wee Ones' Bible Stories, Anonymous
He said that a wayfarer should meet me and ask me whether it was a winnowing shovel that I had on my shoulder. — The Odyssey: Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original, Homer

winnow, sifting

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