Synonyms for

Sieve

Verb / sɪv / Another word for sieve — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sieve is a utensil consisting of a mesh held in a frame, used to separate solids from liquids or to separate fine particles from coarse particles.

Synonyms & similar words

screenout sort strain screen sift strainer colander sifter filter screen mesh net riddle screener winnow bolter griddle scoop ladle spoon skimmer drainer chinois

Example sentences

  1. I used a sieve to separate the flour from the lumps.
  2. The chef used a sieve to strain the broth.
  3. The gardener sifted the soil through a sieve to remove the rocks.
  4. The miner used a sieve to separate the gold from the dirt.
  5. The baker sifted the sugar through a sieve to remove any impurities.

Quotes

  • Life is a sieve, and the only way to fill it is by plunging oneself into it.
  • Time is a great sieve; it sifts everything.
  • The universe is a sieve through which everything is strained.

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