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
Use whatever strainer you have: Perhaps a fine-mesh, a collander set over another pot or — if you happen to inexplicably have access to a restaurant — a tamis or a chinois.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024
Drain the rice in a fine-mesh strainer, then rinse under cool running water and drain again.
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023
In a kitchen blender, puree the watermelon well, and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023
He caught them and hooked the strainer onto the side of the barrel where they dripped until he was ready for them.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
