strainer
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Once the lemon juice is combined with the macerated peels, water and pickle juice are stirred in before the entire mixture is strained using a fine-mesh strainer.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
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
In a kitchen blender, puree the watermelon well, and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023
Set a mesh strainer over a small heatproof bowl and place near the stovetop.
From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023
When the last school bell rang, he picked the nearly dry pickles out of the strainer, jammed them into his pockets and threw the strainer behind the oranges.
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.
