sieve
noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
fine sieve7.0
A sieve with very small holes, used for sifting fine powders or straining liquids.
large sieve6.5
A sieve of a big size, used for handling larger quantities.
Indicates movement from one side of the sieve to the other.
Indicates the location of an item within the sieve.
To make a substance go through a sieve, often to refine its texture.
To pour a liquid or mixture through a sieve to separate solid parts from the liquid.
To force a soft or cooked substance through a sieve using pressure.
Similar to 'press', forcing a substance through a sieve with a pushing motion.
To put something into a sieve, often before washing or draining.