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Meaning of sifting in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  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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