Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peneira
noun
/pəˈneɪrə/
Definition
A tool used to sift or strain materials, often used in cooking and baking.
Examples
- She used a peneira to sift the flour for the cake.
- The chef filtered the broth using a peneira to remove any solids.
Meaning
A peneira is commonly used to separate solid particles from liquids or to sift dry ingredients such as flour.
Synonyms
- sieve
- strainer
- filter