Question

Definition of winnowing

Answer 1

Winnowing is a farming method developed by ancient people for separating grain from chaff. It is also used to remove weevils or other pests from stored grain. Threshing, which is the loosening of grain or seeds from the husks and straw, comes before winnowing.

Answer 2

in winnowing the grains are poured out of a basket or tray held high up the wind blows the chaff, dust and lighter seeds aside, while the heavy grains collect below