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to winnow the list down to 8
seleccionar 8 de la lista
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By this simple process, corn may be cut down, winnowed, ground, dried, and baked within half an hour.
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This can be done by winnowing, which is commonly done by hand, using a large sieve.
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Winnowing forks, generally made of wood, were common at the time, and several dating from this period have been found.
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Prior to the development of the winnowing barn, winnowing was done by hand using winnowing baskets a long and labor-intensive process.
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These bracts form the chaff removed from cereal grain during threshing and winnowing.
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The chaff and grain are then separated by winnowing, and the chaff is discarded.
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It is the step in grain preparation after harvesting and before winnowing, which separates the loosened chaff from the grain.
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The male performs winnowing display during courtship, flying high in circles and then taking shallow dives to produce a distinctive sound.
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Part of the rice harvest is grilled, ground, and winnowed, a ritual preparation for the upcoming celebration.
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Women spent on an average 15 or 16 hours a day in farm related chores like sowing and winnowing.
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