strainer
strainer
Definition
strainer (strān′ər)
noun
a person or thing that strains; specif., a device for straining, sifting, or filtering; sieve, filter, colander, etc.
strainer
Synonyms
strainer
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- snare: Kiemo has found this to be simply the best snare strainer on the market today.
- use: While you use the strainer, keep the leaves away in a corner of the pan by using a spoon.
- need: Do you need a strainer or a frying pan?
- attach: Attach the wire strainers to the second straining post.
Adjective modifier
- conventional: The diagram shows the parts of a conventional strainer.
- fine: Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste then strain through a fine strainer and reserve in a warm place.
- stainless: The stainless steel strainer fitted into the half bowl of the sink works like a colander.
- small: Watts ' current product offering of strainers focuses on small diameter strainers for plumbing applications.
- large: The larger strainer allows debris like Koi waste or dead plants, up to 8mm in diameter, to pass through.
- double: Where ground conditions are difficult, or very high strains have to be held, a double box strainer can be constructed.
Modifies a noun
- basket: The casing in which the strainer basket is housed.
- post: The steep slope has been terraced, with chunky logs or strainer posts placed to keep the soil in place.
- waste: A space saving siphon and basket strainer waste are included.
- assembly: Strainer assemblies Conventional This is the most common type of strainer used on fences in Britain.
Noun used with modifier
- tea: The pills offer all the values of loose tea without the use of a tea strainer.
- wire: Blend in blender until smooth, then pour through a wire strainer.
- steel: The stainless steel strainer fitted into the half bowl of the sink works like a colander.
- box: Construction of box strainer 1 Knock the two posts into the ground, the distance apart of the horizontal stay.
- oil: Inside, he found that accumulated debris has almost completely blocked the oil strainer, fortunately without the engine having suffered any damage.
- basket: A space saving siphon and basket strainer waste are included.
Browse dictionary entries near strainer
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