Meaning of sifting in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   sifting

   Definitions

   1. the act of separating grain from chaff

   Examples

   • « the winnowing was done by women »

   Derived terms

   • fan
   • sieve
   • sift
   • strain
   • winnow

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