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sieve

UK
/sɪv/
US
/sɪv/

Translations

sievenoun
sieves
pl
UK
/sɪv/
US
/sɪv/
She used a sieve to strain the pasta after it was cooked.
Elle a utilisé un tamis pour égoutter les pâtes après la cuisson.
Additional translations
passoireFamilier, pour parler d'une mémoire défaillante.
passoireSurtout pour un ustensile de cuisine servant à égoutter ou filtrer.
Synonyms
filter
strainer
colander
mesh
screen
sieveverb
sieved
Past Simple
sieved
Past Participle
sieving
Gerund
UK
/sɪv/
US
/sɪv/
She sieved the flour to ensure the cake batter would be smooth.
Elle a tamisé la farine pour que la pâte à gâteau soit bien lisse.
Additional translations
passer au cribleAu sens figuré, pour examiner quelque chose avec soin.
Synonyms
sort
strain
separate
screen
filter
sieveadjective
UK
/sɪv/
US
/sɪv/
Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with or functioning as a sieve (e.g., "sieve analysis").
de tamisageTerme technique, surtout en contexte scientifique.
The lab conducted a sieve analysis on the soil sample.
Le laboratoire a effectué une analyse de tamisage sur l'échantillon de sol.
Synonyms
sieved
sifted
perforated
porous
sieve-like
sievey
filtering
straining

Definitions

sievenoun
A utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids, for separating coarser from finer particles, or for reducing soft solids to a pulp.
She used a sieve to strain the pasta after it was cooked.
A person's memory when it is weak or forgetful.
My mind is a sieve—I keep losing track of appointments.
sieveverb
To put a substance through a sieve to remove lumps or large particles.
She sieved the flour to ensure the cake batter would be smooth.
To examine something carefully in order to isolate that which is most important or useful.
The detective sieved through the evidence to find the crucial clue.
sieveadjective
Relating to or employing a sieve; used before another noun.
The lab conducted a sieve analysis on the soil sample.
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