Strainer — Strain er, n. 1. One who strains. [1913 Webster] 2. That through which any liquid is passed for purification or to separate it from solid matter; anything, as a screen or a cloth, used to strain a liquid; a device of the character of a sieve or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strainer — (n.) early 14c., agent noun from STRAIN (Cf. strain) (v.) … Etymology dictionary
strainer — ► NOUN ▪ a device for straining liquids, having holes punched in it or made of crossed wire … English terms dictionary
strainer — [strān′ər] n. a person or thing that strains; specif., a device for straining, sifting, or filtering; sieve, filter, colander, etc … English World dictionary
strainer — [[t]stre͟ɪnə(r)[/t]] strainers N COUNT A strainer is an object with holes which you pour a liquid through in order to separate the liquid from the solids in it. Pour the broth through a strainer. ...a tea strainer … English dictionary
strainer — UK [ˈstreɪnə(r)] / US [ˈstreɪnər] noun [countable] Word forms strainer : singular strainer plural strainers an object used in the kitchen for removing liquid from food, or for taking solid parts out of liquids. It is shaped like a bowl with a lot … English dictionary
strainer — Kānana, kālana. Poi strainer, kānana ai. Kava strainer, hoka awa, mau u … English-Hawaiian dictionary
strainer — A wire mesh filter, as used in an oil pump strainer in the sump. Also see oil pump strainer Device such as a screen or filter used to retain solid particles while liquid passes through … Dictionary of automotive terms
strainer — noun Strainer is used after these nouns: ↑tea … Collocations dictionary
strainer — strain|er [ˈstreınə US ər] n a kitchen tool with lots of small holes in it, that is used for separating solids from liquids →↑sieve ▪ a tea strainer … Dictionary of contemporary English
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