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Strainer

noun
/ˈstreɪnər/

Meaning

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

Example Sentences

Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

Synonyms

sieve, filter, colander

Antonyms

container, bowl

Collocations

tea strainer, mesh strainer, fine strainer, kitchen strainer

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