passoire

Definitions of passoire
  1. noun
    a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
    synonyms: filtre, passe-thé
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    types:
    crible, tamis
    a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
    crible
    a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
    type of:
    bout filtre, filtre
    device that removes something from whatever passes through it
  2. noun
    bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods
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    type of:
    filtre, passe-thé
    a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
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