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winnowing
UK
/ˈwɪnəʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪnoʊɪŋ/
Translations
winnowings
pl
The winnowing of the grain is an important step in the harvesting process.
Веяние зерна - важный этап в процессе уборки урожая.
The winnowing of candidates for the job was a difficult task.
Отбор кандидатов на работу был сложной задачей.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈwɪn.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪn.oʊ.ɪŋ/
Used to describe something that is actively separating or capable of separating, e.g., "a winnowing machine".
winnowing
Gerund
winnowed
Past Simple
winnowed
Past Participle
winnowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɪnəʊ/
US
/ˈwɪnoʊ/
Farmers winnow the grain to separate the chaff.
Фермеры веют зерно, чтобы отделить мякину.
The committee will winnow the list of candidates down to three.
Комитет отсеет список кандидатов до трёх.
Additional translations
Definitions
The winnowing of the harvested wheat took all afternoon.
The committee's winnowing of the applicants resulted in a shortlist of the most qualified candidates.
The winnowing breeze carried away the chaff.
Farmers winnow the harvested wheat to separate the grain from the chaff.
The editor winnowed the manuscript to improve its clarity and focus.
The competition winnowed the applicants down to the most qualified candidates.
Dry leaves winnowed along the sidewalk in the autumn breeze.