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strainer

UK
/ˈstreɪnə/
US
/ˈstreɪnɚ/
strainernoun
strainers
pl
UK
/ˈstreɪnə/
US
/ˈstreɪnɚ/
Translations
passoireCuisine ; ustensile percé ou à mailles pour égoutter ou filtrer.
She used a strainer to remove the pasta from the boiling water.
Elle a utilisé une passoire pour retirer les pâtes de l’eau bouillante.
Additional translations
tamisSelon le contexte, pour un dispositif de filtration à mailles.
Definitions
A device used for separating solid matter from liquid, typically consisting of a perforated or meshed container.
She used a strainer to remove the pasta from the boiling water.
A person or thing that strains, in the sense of exerting effort or pressure.
The strainer in the team worked tirelessly to ensure the project was completed on time.
Synonyms
sieve
filter
colander
screen
mesh
percolator
straineradjective
more strainer
Comp.
most strainer
Super.
UK
/ˈstreɪ.nə/
US
/ˈstreɪ.nɚ/
Used attributively (e.g., "strainer basket")
Translations
filtrantSe dit d’un matériau ou d’un dispositif destiné à filtrer.
He lined the pot with a strainer cloth to catch the herbs.
Il a tapissé la casserole d’un tissu filtrant pour retenir les herbes.
Definitions
Serving to strain; relating to or designed as a strainer.
He lined the pot with a strainer cloth to catch the herbs.
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