sieve
an instrument with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse from fine parts of loose matter, for straining liquids, etc., especially one with a circular frame and fine meshes or perforations.
a person who cannot keep a secret.
Origin of sieve
1Other words from sieve
- sievelike, adjective
- un·sieved, adjective
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How to use sieve in a sentence
Scurrilous rumors about nobody reading certain books, or ideas that are too hard to come to grips with, are a part of that social element, and they can be seen as part of the sieve, helping distill and disperse the best of our insights.
All that is worthless has been sieved and sifted out of them.
The Pocket R.L.S. | Robert Louis StevensonThen mix in smoothly sieved meat, add seasoning, reheat soup without boiling it after adding meat, and it is ready to serve.
The Story of Crisco | Marion Harris NeilFirst there was a sand-screen—like Mike uses, where they sieved it.
Illustrated Science for Boys and Girls | AnonymousSieved hard-boiled eggs, with a pinch of herbs, make good sandwiches also.
A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane Diet | Sydney H. Beard
This should be matured for some days, frequently stirred, and again sieved before using.
Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers | George J. Cox
British Dictionary definitions for sieve
/ (sɪv) /
a device for separating lumps from powdered material, straining liquids, grading particles, etc, consisting of a container with a mesh or perforated bottom through which the material is shaken or poured
rare a person who gossips and spreads secrets
memory like a sieve or head like a sieve a very poor memory
to pass or cause to pass through a sieve
(tr often foll by out) to separate or remove (lumps, materials, etc) by use of a sieve
Origin of sieve
1Derived forms of sieve
- sievelike, adjective
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