sieve
sieve /s'ɪv/ (sieves sieving sieved)
1 [N-COUNT]
A sieve is a tool used for separating solids from liquids or larger pieces of something from smaller pieces. It consists of a metal or plastic ring with a wire or plastic net underneath, which the liquid or smaller pieces pass through.
Press the raspberries through a fine sieve to form a puree.
2 [VERB] V n
When you sieve a substance, you put it through a sieve.
Cream the margarine in a small bowl, then sieve the icing sugar into it.
= sift
1 [N-COUNT]
A sieve is a tool used for separating solids from liquids or larger pieces of something from smaller pieces. It consists of a metal or plastic ring with a wire or plastic net underneath, which the liquid or smaller pieces pass through.
Press the raspberries through a fine sieve to form a puree.
2 [VERB] V n
When you sieve a substance, you put it through a sieve.
Cream the margarine in a small bowl, then sieve the icing sugar into it.
= sift