winnowing-fan (C1)
noun
Definition
Winnowing-fan means alternative spelling of winnowing fan. [A specially shaped winnowing basket, in which grain is shaken in the process of winnowing, with....
Examples
The article uses winnowing-fan to mean alternative spelling of winnowing fan. [A specially shaped winnowing basket, in....
The teacher asked students to find winnowing-fan in the reading.
Check the words around winnowing-fan to choose the right meaning.
How to Use winnowing-fan
- a/the winnowing-fan (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a winnowing-fan."
- winnowing-fan in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked winnowing-fan in context before translating it."
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