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

metal: Put it with the garlic in a metal colander or steamer basket over a pan of boiling water.
steel: Nigella's Living Kitchen Mini Colander Stainless steel mini colander with handle, available in polished finish.

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