Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sieve
noun
/sɪv/
Definition
A tool with holes used to separate solid particles from a liquid or to sift dry ingredients.
Examples
- She used a sieve to strain the pasta after cooking it.
- The chef recommended using a fine sieve to sift the flour for a lighter cake.
- To make the soup smoother, pass the liquid through a sieve.
Meaning
A sieve is commonly used in cooking and baking to refine mixtures or to remove unwanted components like clumps or larger particles.
Synonyms
- strainer
- screens
- sifter
- filter
