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Definitions from the WebWillowingDefinition:Willowing is the process of separating the chaff from the grain by tossing the harvested crop in the air, allowing the wind to blow away the lighter husks. Part of Speech:Verb Senses:1. Agricultural Sense: The act of tossing harvested crops in the air to separate the lighter husks from the grain. 2. Metaphorical Sense: The act of separating or removing unwanted elements or impurities from something. Usages:Popular:Sense 1: "Farmers spend hours willowing their crops to obtain clean grains for sale." Sense 2: "She spent the entire day willowing through her inbox, deleting unnecessary emails." Local:Sense 1: "In our region, willowing is a traditional farming practice that dates back centuries." Sense 2: "The local artisans learned the art of willowing from their ancestors and use it to process natural fibers for weaving." Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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