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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.
Она использовала сито, чтобы процедить пасту.
The farmer used a large sieve to separate the grains.
Фермер использовал большое решето, чтобы отделить зерна.
Additional translations
просеиватель
фильтр
Synonyms
filter
colander
mesh
screen
strainer
sieveverb
sieved
Past Simple
sieved
Past Participle
sieving
Gerund
UK
/sɪv/
US
/sɪv/
She decided to sieve the flour before adding it to the mixture.
Она решила просеивать муку перед добавлением в смесь.
Additional translations
фильтровать
Synonyms
sort
separate
screen
strain
filter
sieveadjective
UK
/sɪv/
US
/sɪv/
Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with or functioning as a sieve (e.g., "sieve analysis").
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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