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sieve
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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:

riddlescreen

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