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winnow in Malay

tampi

UK/ˈwɪnəʊ//ˈwɪnoʊ/

winnow in Malay: tampi. In English, winnow means to subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.

Malay words for winnow

to separate the heavier and lighter with a current of air
tampi

English meaning of winnow

  1. verb To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
  2. verb To separate, sift, analyse, or test by separating items having different values.
  3. verb To blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings.
  4. verb To move about with a flapping motion, as of wings; to flutter.

Full definition of winnow

winnow in a sentence

  • They winnowed the field to twelve.
  • They winnowed the winners from the losers.
  • They winnowed the losers from the winners.

Synonyms of winnow

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Questions about winnow in Malay

What is the meaning of winnow in Malay?
Winnow in Malay is tampi.
Apakah maksud winnow dalam bahasa Melayu?
Winnow: tampi.
What does winnow mean in English?
Winnow means to subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.

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