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View synonyms for strainer

strainer

[ strey-ner ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that strains. strain.
  2. a filter, sieve, or the like for straining strain liquids.
  3. a stretcher or tightener.


strainer

/ ˈstreɪnə /

noun

  1. a sieve used for straining sauces, vegetables, tea, etc
  2. a gauze or simple filter used to strain liquids
  3. a self-locking device or a tool for tightening fencing wire
  4. the main post in a wire fence, often diagonally braced
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strainer1

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; strain 1, -er 1
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Example Sentences

She trimmed jeans threads, cooked savouries, shelled almonds and made tea strainers, door knobs, photo frames and toy guns.

From BBC

This method works with anything with holes, such as a straw hat, a strainer, a cheese grater or even a perforated spoon.

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

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.

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

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