Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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winnow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pick out | No | No | Yes | No |
winnow (noun) | pick out (noun) |
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the act of separating grain from chaff |
winnow (verb) | pick out (verb) |
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blow away or off with a current of air | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives |
select desirable parts from a group or list | detect with the senses |
separate the chaff from grain by using air currents | |
blow on |