chaff — the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃæf/
Korean meaning: 곡물의 껍질, 겨
Korean pronunciation: **채**프
Example Sentences
- The wind blew away the chaff, leaving only the good grain.
- My boss can separate the wheat from the chaff when hiring new employees.
- Stop chaffing me about my cooking - at least I didn't burn the kitchen down this time!
chaff
NOUN//tʃæf//
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing
a farmer tosses wheat grain high into the air using a large woven basket. The wind catches the light brown husks and blows them away from the heavier seeds. Golden wheat kernels fall straight down into a collection basket below while the chaff drifts away. A second farmer nearby sweeps up the separated husks that have blown to one side. Children and chickens gather around pecking at scattered bits on the ground. the husks of grain being separated by winnowing and threshing
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ceaf', sharing roots with other Germanic languages. Originally referred to the husks separated from grain during threshing, which later extended metaphorically to mean 'worthless material.'
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📝Examples
“The wind blew away the chaff, leaving only the good grain.”
“My boss can separate the wheat from the chaff when hiring new employees.”
“Stop chaffing me about my cooking - at least I didn't burn the kitchen down this time!”
“The internet is full of chaff, but if you look carefully, you can find valuable information.”
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