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strainer
vs.
sifter
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strainer
strainer vs. sifter
strainer
[
strey
-ner ]
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noun
a person or thing that
strains
.
a filter, sieve, or the like for
straining
liquids.
a stretcher or tightener.
sifter
[
sif
-ter ]
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noun
a person or thing that
sifts
.
a kitchen implement for
sifting
:
a flour sifter.
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