strainer

/ˈstreɪnər/

/ˈstreɪnə/

Other forms: strainers

Definitions of strainer

1. noun

   a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
   types:

   colander, cullender

   bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods

   screen, sieve

   a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

   tea-strainer

   a device to keep back tea leaves when pouring a cup of tea

   riddle

   a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

   sifter

   a household sieve (as for flour)

   type of:

   filter

   device that removes something from whatever passes through it