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sieve

noun

/sɪv/

Meaning

a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting

She used a sieve to strain the pasta.

memory like a sieve

strainer, filter, colander, screen

container, solid bowl

use a sieve, fine sieve, metal sieve, sieve flour

The act of starting something again after a pause or interruption.

The use of machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people.

Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking

The complete removal or destruction of something.

a type of poisonous snake; metaphorically, a spiteful or treacherous person

The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.