Synonyms for winnow

Noun

1. winnow, winnowing, sifting, separation

usage: the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"

Verb

1. winnow, fan, sift, sieve, strain

usage: separate from chaff; "She stood there winnowing grain all day in the field"

2. winnow, fan

usage: blow on; "The wind was winnowing her hair"

3. winnow, process, treat

usage: treat by exposure to a current of air so that waste matter is eliminated; "winnow grain"

4. winnow, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: remove by a current of air; "winnow chaff"