Strainer (Noun)
Meaning
A filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- After rinsing the vegetables, she placed them in a colander, which is essentially a strainer, to drain excess water.
- He carefully poured the tea through a strainer into his cup to catch the loose leaves.
- To remove the seeds from the tomato sauce, she pushed it through a fine-mesh strainer.
- A kitchen strainer is an essential tool for any serious cook to drain pasta, rice, or vegetables.
- When making homemade soup, she used a large strainer to remove the big bones and vegetable chunks from the broth.