chaff in German
chaff in German is Spreu, Kaff, Spelze — chaff means the dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
chaff in German
Spreu
The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.
Kaff
The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.
Spelze
The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.
Düppel
(military) Loose material, e.g. small strips of aluminum foil dropped from aircraft, intended to interfere with radar detection.
What does "chaff" mean?
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noun The dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
"The wind blew the chaff away, leaving clean grain behind."
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noun Something considered worthless or unwanted, especially compared with something valuable ("separating the wheat from the chaff").
"The editor cut the chaff and kept only the strongest essays."
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verb To tease or make good-natured fun of someone.
"His friends chaffed him for showing up late again."
chaff in a sentence
- The wind blew the chaff away, leaving clean grain behind.
- Farmers used to burn the leftover chaff in the fields.
- The editor cut the chaff and kept only the strongest essays.
- His friends chaffed him for showing up late again.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "chaff" in German?
"chaff" in German is Spreu, Kaff, Spelze. chaff means: The dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
How do you use "chaff" in a sentence?
Example: "The wind blew the chaff away, leaving clean grain behind." In German, "chaff" is Spreu, Kaff, Spelze.
Are there other ways to say "chaff" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "chaff": Spreu, Kaff, Spelze, Düppel.
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