Term: Thresh

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The process of removing grain or seed from its inedible casing (chaff). While larger scale operations use machinery to perform this task, it can also be done by hand. Place stalks or pods in a pillowcase and beat with a stick, flipping the pillowcase periodically. Winnow the contents of the pillowcase to remove the chaff from the mix, leaving only the seeds/grains.

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