strainer
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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.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
Roll them before juicing, use a reamer if you have it and use a fine-mesh strainer to catch seeds.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2023
Strain through a fine mesh strainer set over a large measuring cup or medium bowl, pressing on the solids; you should have 1½ cups strained coconut milk.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
Pour the mixture into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
I watch as she spoons loose tea into a strainer and pours the boiling water over it into two cups.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
Special strainers for grating and juicing tomatoes gained a place among kitchen furnishings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Hand crank and electric tomato presses, strainers and sauce makers allow gardeners to separate the skins and seeds from the tomato meat for quicker and easier processing.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
He wants to go back to tea pits, tea cups, tea strainers and "those all-omitting tea timers".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2023
Their bodies can become caught against underwater thickets of tree branches and debris, called strainers, which can make it difficult to find them until the waters recede.
From New York Times ● Jun. 26, 2023
He instructed Joseph to pour the hot water over the strainers.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
