Strainer (noun)

  1. A utensil for separating solid particles from a liquid, typically consisting of a perforated metal or plastic bowl or cone with a handle.
  2. A device for removing impurities from a fluid or gas.
  3. A sieve for sifting flour or other powders.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a utensil for sifting flour): from old french estreignour, from estreindre "to press", from latin stringere "to bind or draw tight".

Examples:

  1. She used a strainer to remove the leaves from the tea.
  2. The strainer was filled with cooked pasta.
  3. He used a strainer to strain the paint before using it.
  4. The strainer was used to strain the broth before serving.
  5. The strainer was used to sift the flour before baking.
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