colander

Example Sentences

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Rinse your vegetable harvest in a dedicated outdoor wire basket or colander to keep soil in the garden and out of the kitchen sink.

From Seattle Times

I brought the Dutch oven, the sturdy colander and the blender; he brought the knife roll, the stock pot and the good cutting board.

From Salon

For example, you can reduce the salt in many canned foods, like beans, by rinsing them in a colander.

From Seattle Times

Remove them using a slotted spoon or spider, and drop them into a colander to allow the excess water to drain for a few minutes.

From Salon

Leave the shrimp in the colander to drain well.

From Washington Post