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winnower

 

[ หˆwษชnษ™สŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agricultural tool

A winnower is a device used in agriculture for separating grain from chaff. It functions by using a combination of movement and air. Traditionally, winnowing was done by hand, but modern winnowers may be mechanical. They help improve the quality and purity of harvested grains. The process not only increases efficiency in grain processing but also ensures that the final product is free of unwanted debris.

Synonyms

cleaner, separator, thresher

Examples of usage

  • The farmer used a traditional winnower to separate his wheat.
  • Modern winnowers can process large quantities of grain quickly.
  • After harvesting, they employed a winnower to clean the rice.

Translations

Translations of the word "winnower" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น separador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเฅ‹เคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Winnower

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengayak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ัะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ winnower

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒŽใƒฏใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vinateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ winador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œˆ๋…ธ์›Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ winnower

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ winnower

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ญ›ๅˆ†ๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ winnower

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญnandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝั‚ะฐา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mizlษ™yici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ winador

Etymology

The term 'winnower' originates from the Old English word 'windwian,' which means 'to separate by means of wind.' This term reflects the historical method of winnowing, where grain was tossed into the air so that the lighter chaff would blow away with the wind while the heavier grains fell back to the ground. This practice dates back thousands of years and has been vital in various agricultural civilizations. Over time, as agriculture evolved, more sophisticated equipment was developed, transforming the winnowing process into a more efficient and less labor-intensive task. The modern winnower may integrate advanced technology, including motors and fans, to automate the separation process, reflecting the continuous innovation in farming practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,333, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.