English Expression · Intermediate
cleaning shoe
a combine-harvester unit that separates grain from lighter material
Pronunciation: say cleaning shoe
Meaning
A component in a combine harvester used to separate chaff and other lightweight material from grain.
Example
The mechanic adjusted the cleaning shoe to separate the grain from the chaff.
The mechanic adjusted the cleaning shoe to separate the grain from the chaff.
Practice tips
- Practice cleaning shoe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.