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

Canned tomatillos make the prep go quickly, but be sure to crush and drain them in a strainer over a bowl before using them.

From Washington Times

Hand crank and electric tomato presses, strainers and sauce makers allow gardeners to separate the skins and seeds from the tomato meat for quicker and easier processing.

From Seattle Times

Drain in a fine-mesh strainer, rinse under cool water and drain again.

From Washington Times

While their treatment of the ancient world is informed, to say the least, by their prior work, the scenario also feels like Hallmark pulped through a Disney strainer.

From New York Times