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strainer

noun as in mesh

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Once the lemon juice is combined with the macerated peels, water and pickle juice are stirred in before the entire mixture is strained using a fine-mesh strainer.

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For ultra-smooth texture, pass the purée through a fine-mesh strainer — an optional step, but one that brings a dish firmly into restaurant territory.

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She trimmed jeans threads, cooked savouries, shelled almonds and made tea strainers, door knobs, photo frames and toy guns.

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This method works with anything with holes, such as a straw hat, a strainer, a cheese grater or even a perforated spoon.

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Canned tomatillos make the prep go quickly, but be sure to crush and drain them in a strainer over a bowl before using them.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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