colander
colander
Definition
col·an·der (kul′ən dər, käl′-)
noun
a perforated pan, usually bowl-shaped, for draining off liquids, as in washing vegetables
Etymology: prob. altered < ML colator, ult. < L colare, to strain < colum, strainer
colander
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- set: Tip them into a colander set over a bowl to collect the cooking liquor.
- place: It may be useful to place a colander, sieve or other device over the pan to keep the artichokes submerged.
- use: However none of them was wearing a hat, so they decided to use a colander instead ( which Wayne was wearing ).
Noun used with modifier
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