strainer
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This method works with anything with holes, such as a straw hat, a strainer, a cheese grater or even a perforated spoon.
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024
Use whatever strainer you have: Perhaps a fine-mesh, a collander set over another pot or — if you happen to inexplicably have access to a restaurant — a tamis or a chinois.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024
Pour the mixture into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2023
Set a mesh strainer over a small heatproof bowl and place near the stovetop.
From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Once when the Store was full of lunchtime customers, he dipped the strainer, which we also used to sift weevils from meal and flour, into the barrel and fished for two fat pickles.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
