Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crible
Noun
ˈkribəl
Definition
A perforated device used for separating material, often referring to a sieve or screening apparatus.
Examples
- The gardener used a crible to sift the soil for planting.
- In the bakery, a crible helped to separate the flour from lumps.
- Constructors often employ a crible to sift debris on site.
Meaning
Crible refers to a tool that is used to sift or screen materials, commonly in contexts where separating finer particles from coarser ones is necessary.
Synonyms
- sieve
- screen
- filter
- strainer
