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strainer
noun strain·er \ˈstrā-nər\
: a kitchen device that has many small holes and that is used to hold back solid pieces while a liquid passes through
Full Definition of STRAINER
: one that strains: as a : a device (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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First Known Use of STRAINER
14th century
STRAINER Defined for Kids
strainer
noun strain·er \ˈstrā-nər\
Definition of STRAINER for Kids
: a device (as a screen, sieve, or filter) to hold back solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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strainer
noun strain·er \ˈstrā-nər\
Medical Definition of STRAINER
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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