: one that strains: such as
a
: a device (such as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
b
: any of various devices for stretching or tightening something
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Sift raspberry powder through a fine mesh strainer; discard any unsifted pieces and seeds.
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Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
Then, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer over your blended watermelon juice in a glass filled with ice cubes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
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Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
Then, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer over your blended watermelon juice in a glass filled with ice cubes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
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“Strainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strainer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
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strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər 
: one that strains
especially
: a device (as a screen or filter) to hold solid pieces while a liquid passes through
Medical Definition
strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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