strainer
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strainer (strān′ər)
noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Converse of object
- snare: Kiemo has found this to be simply the best snare strainer on the market today.
Adjective modifier
- conventional: The diagram shows the parts of a conventional strainer.
Modifies a noun
- basket: The casing in which the strainer basket is housed.
Noun used with modifier
- tea: The pills offer all the values of loose tea without the use of a tea strainer.
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