Strainer
(noun)
- A utensil for separating solid particles from a liquid, typically consisting of a perforated metal or plastic bowl or cone with a handle.
- A device for removing impurities from a fluid or gas.
- 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:
- She used a strainer to remove the leaves from the tea.
- The strainer was filled with cooked pasta.
- He used a strainer to strain the paint before using it.
- The strainer was used to strain the broth before serving.
- The strainer was used to sift the flour before baking.