sieve

nounfeminine/pɨˈnɐjɾɐ/medium

pe·nei·ra

Definition

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

Sift the flour through a sieve to remove lumps.

He used a sieve to sift the soil.

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Common collocations

kitchen sievefine sievepass through a sieve

Do latim 'pānāria', de 'pānis' (pão), originalmente usada para peneirar farinha.