strainer

Meanings

• A device used to remove solid particles from a liquid.

  - "The water filter in the kitchen is a type of strainer."
  - "When making tea, a strainer is used to remove the tea leaves from the hot water."

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Synonyms

sile

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Rhymes

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strainer , painter , rainer , gainer

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Homophones

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1. Strainer () :
   

2. Strainer () :
   

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Variants

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strainer , strainers

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Forms

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Strainer (noun), Strainer (verb), Strainer (adjective)

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Etymology

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The word 'strainer' comes from the Old French word 'estrainer', which means 'to draw out'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sieve: A device used to separate particles of different sizes from a mixture. A sieve is similar to a strainer, but it is used specifically for separating solid particles based on size.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'strainer' can also refer to a person who tries to filter out or censor information or ideas. In art, the term 'strainer' can refer to a type of paintbrush that has tightly packed bristles, which can be used to create fine details in a painting.

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