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strainer vs. sifter

[strey-ner] / ˈstreɪ nər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that strains. strain.

  2. a filter, sieve, or the like for straining strain liquids.

  3. a stretcher or tightener.

[sif-ter] / ˈsɪf tər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that sifts.

  2. a kitchen implement for sifting.

    a flour sifter.