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sieve

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɨˈnɐjɾɐ/pe·nei·ra

Definition

1

A utensil consisting of a mesh or perforated surface in a frame, used for separating fine from coarse particles.

Usage examples

Sift the flour through a sieve to remove lumps.
He used a sieve to sift the soil.

Common combinations

kitchen sievefine sievepass through a sieve