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strainer

[strey-ner] / ˈstreɪ nər /
NOUN
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.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

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

In a kitchen blender, puree the watermelon well, and strain through a fine mesh strainer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Let stand for 10 minutes, then pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Once when the Store was full of lunchtime customers, he dipped the strainer, which we also used to sift weevils from meal and flour, into the barrel and fished for two fat pickles.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou



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