sifter

UK
/ˈsɪftə/
US
/ˈsɪftɚ/

Translations

sifternoun
sifters
pl
UK
/ˈsɪftə/
US
/ˈsɪftɚ/
She used a sifter to ensure the flour was smooth and free of clumps before adding it to the cake batter.
Elle a utilisé un tamis pour s’assurer que la farine était lisse et sans grumeaux avant de l’ajouter à la pâte à gâteau.
Additional translations
tamiseurAu sens de personne qui tamise ou examine quelque chose avec soin.

Definitions

sifternoun
A device used to separate and remove lumps or large particles from powdered or granular material, typically consisting of a mesh or perforated surface.
She used a sifter to ensure the flour was smooth and free of clumps before adding it to the cake batter.
A person who sifts or examines something carefully.
As a sifter of historical documents, he was meticulous in his search for authentic records.