1. a person who operates a winnowing machine or fan to separate grain from chaff
Usage: agricultural; historical
2. a machine or device used for winnowing grain
Usage: agricultural

Examples

• The vanner worked steadily to separate the wheat from the chaff.
• Old farming communities relied on skilled vanners during harvest season.
• The mechanical vanner made grain processing much more efficient.
• She learned to operate the vanner from her grandfather.
• The antique vanner was displayed in the agricultural museum.
• Wind-powered vanners were common before electric machines.