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Chaff

noun

/tʃæf/

Meaning

the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking

The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing; worthless or trivial matter.

The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.

The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff.

separate the wheat from the chaff

husks, debris, waste, banter, refuse, trash

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husks, debris, waste, banter

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husks, debris, waste, refuse, trash

grain, wheat, valuable substance, essence, substance

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grain, wheat, valuable substance

Entry 2

grain, essence, substance

separate chaff, wheat and chaff, worthless chaff, chaff cutter, blow away chaff

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separate chaff, wheat and chaff, worthless chaff

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wheat and chaff, chaff cutter, separate chaff, blow away chaff

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness

a person who performs in plays, movies, or television