# winnowing fan

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.
2. Any fan device, including those electrically powered, used in winnowing.

## Source
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