tamis

Definitions of tamis
  1. noun
    a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
    synonyms: crible
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    types:
    crible
    a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
    type of:
    filtre, passe-thé, passoire
    a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
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