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strainer vs. sifter

strainer

[ strey-ner ]
noun
  1. a person or thing that strains.
  2. a filter, sieve, or the like for straining liquids.
  3. a stretcher or tightener.

sifter

[ sif-ter ]
noun
  1. a person or thing that sifts.
  2. a kitchen implement for sifting: a flour sifter.

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