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sieve vs. strainer

sieve

noun

  1. an instrument with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse from fine parts of loose matter, for straining liquids, etc., especially one with a circular frame and fine meshes or perforations.

  2. a person who cannot keep a secret.

verb (used with or without object)

sieved, sieving 

  1. to put or force through a sieve; sift.

strainer

noun

  1. a person or thing that strains. strain.

  2. a filter, sieve, or the like for straining strain liquids.

  3. a stretcher or tightener.