rees
v. C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹiz// rees
v. to clean or wash something, especially grain or seeds, by shaking them in water. It is an old word used mostly in farming or traditional cooking.
v. to rid of impurities by washing or rinsing; specifically, to clean grain or seeds in water. Primarily used in agricultural or historical contexts.
The farmer must rees the grain before it can be ground into flour.
Traditional methods required the workers to rees the seeds in large wooden tubs to remove the dust and chaff.
In the historical reconstruction of the mill, the guide demonstrated how to rees the barley, ensuring that every husk was floated away before the drying process began.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically a type of grain or seed.