winnowing fan
a winnower using a traditional winnowing fan
Noun
- A specially shaped winnowing basket, in which grain is shaken in the process of winnowing, with the shape of the basket allowing the chaff to spill out more readily.
- Any fan device, including those electrically powered, used in winnowing.
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