winnows

Verb

Third person singular form of winnow, to remove (people or things) from a group until only the best ones are left.

ریشه

From Old English 'windwian', related to wind.

مثال

• She winnows the applicants down to the most qualified.
• The machine winnows the grain from the chaff.
• The wind winnows the dust from the air.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Winnows out Winnows down Winnows through