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Definition of strainer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchendevice for separating solids from liquids
- She used a strainer to drain the pasta.
2.
agricultureTECH. tool for tightening fencing wireTECH.
- He used a strainer to secure the fence.
Images of strainer
device for separating solids from liquids 
tool for tightening fencing wire
Expressions with strainer
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device for filtering loose tea leaves from brewed tea
She used a tea strainer to avoid tea leaves in her cup..
kitchen tool with a fine net for separating solids from liquids
Pour the pasta into the mesh strainer to drain the water.
humorous term for mustache
He twirled his soup strainer while thinking.
Origin of strainer
Old French, estreindre (to press, strain)
Terms with strainer included in their meaning
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cooking
remove water from cooked potatoes using a strainer
strainer
perforated pan for rinsing or straining foods
plumbing
wirework strainer for pumps and pipes
liquid strainer
tool for filtering liquids in cooking or industry
filtered
forced through a strainer
cooking
not forced through a strainer
kitchen
coffee pot with a strainer for brewing
cooking
fine-mesh cone strainer used for sauces or soups
kitchen utensil
bowl-shaped strainer with holes for draining food
Examples of strainer in a sentence
A strainer is essential for making clear broth. Farmers rely on a strainer for building strong fences. Without a strainer, the wire would be too loose.
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- French:passoire, tendeur, ...
- German:Sieb, Spanner, ...
- Italian:colino, tenditore, ...
- Spanish:colador, tensador, ...
- Portuguese:coador, esticador, ...
- Chinese:滤器, 拉线器, ...
- Japanese:ストレーナー, テンショナー, ...
- Arabic:مِصْفاة, مِشَدّ أَسْلَاك, ...
- Hebrew:מְסַנֶּנֶת, מוֹתְחָן גָּדֵר, ...
- Russian:дуршлаг, натяжитель, ...
- Ukrainian:друшляк, натягувач, ...
- Hindi:छलनी, कसनी, ...
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