sieve
nounHow many syllables in sieve?
There is 1 syllable in the word sieve.How to pronounce sieve:
Definition of sieve:
- sieve (noun):
- a utensil with a mesh through which a substance is sifted or strained
- a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles.
- 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
Synonyms for sieve:
colander
riddle
screen
sifter
strainer
tammy cloth
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