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
Drain the rice in a fine-mesh strainer, then rinse under cool running water and drain again.
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023
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
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
