strainer

[US]/'streɪnə/
[UK]/'strenɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.filter
clasp
a person who strains

Phrases & Collocations

metal strainer

plastic strainer

fine mesh strainer

kitchen strainer

tea strainer

cocktail strainer

sink strainer

spaghetti strainer

handheld strainer

Example Sentences

A liquid filters through a strainer,into the receptacle beneath.

When  heavy  dirt  and  sludge  accumulate  on  the suction strainer, the pump soon begins to cavitate.

This set contains a bar spoon, shaker, ice tongs, strainer and measurer, all the essentials for creating a wide variety of mixed drinks, from Cosmopolitans to Long Island Ice Teas.

Note: A strainer is recommended to be installed ahead of the backflow preventer to prevent the fouling of the check assembly and resulting spillage from the valve during repressurization.

I need to use a strainer to drain the pasta.

She carefully washed the vegetables in a strainer.

The chef used a strainer to sift the flour for the cake.

I always use a strainer when making tea to filter out the leaves.

The strainer caught all the debris from the sink drain.

She poured the broth through a strainer to remove any impurities.

The bartender used a strainer to pour the cocktail into a glass.

I need to buy a new strainer for my kitchen because the old one is broken.

She placed the strainer over a bowl to collect the freshly squeezed juice.

A strainer is an essential kitchen tool for separating solids from liquids.

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