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strainer
(strān′ər)
noun
a person or thing that strains; specif., a device for straining, sifting, or filtering; sieve, filter, colander, etc.
See strainer in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- One that strains, as a device used to separate liquids from solids.
- An apparatus for tightening, stretching, or strengthening.
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