Sift (Verb)
Meaning 1
Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Move as if through a sieve; "The soldiers sifted through the woods".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.