First Known Use: before 12th century
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1sieve
noun \ˈsiv\
: a kitchen tool that has many small holes and that is used to separate smaller particles from larger ones or solids from liquids
Full Definition of SIEVE
: a device with meshes or perforations through which finer particles of a mixture (as of ashes, flour, or sand) of various sizes may be passed to separate them from coarser ones, through which the liquid may be drained from liquid-containing material, or through which soft materials may be forced for reduction to fine particles
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Origin of SIEVE
Middle English sive, from Old English sife; akin to Old High German sib sieve
2sieve
verb
: to put (something) through a sieve
sievedsiev·ing
Full Definition of SIEVE
: sift
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First Known Use of SIEVE
15th century
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sieve
noun \ˈsiv\
Definition of SIEVE for Kids
: a utensil with meshes or holes to separate finer particles from coarser ones or solids from liquids
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