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sieve
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɨˈnɐjɾɐ/pe·nei·ra
Definition
1A 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