winnow
Pronunciation:
/ˈwɪnəʊ//ˈwɪnoʊ/noun
Definitions
That which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain.
verb
Definitions
To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
To separate, sift, analyze, or test by separating items having different values.
Example: They winnowed the field to twelve.
To blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings.
To move about with a flapping motion, as of wings; to flutter.