winnowing fans

A form of winnowing fan — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of winnowing fan
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Chicago

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