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Colander

Definition:

A colander is a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with small holes that allows liquid to drain out while retaining the solid parts.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A perforated bowl used for draining liquids or washing food.

Example Sentences:

• I used a colander to drain the pasta.
• Please rinse the vegetables under the colander to remove any dirt.
• She placed the colander on the kitchen counter to drain the canned beans.

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Sense 2:

(Noun) A person who sifts through a large amount of information or data to extract relevant parts.

Example Sentences:

• As a journalist, he acted as a colander to find the truth behind the politician's statements.
• Our team of researchers will review the reports and act as colanders to identify potential issues.

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Sense 3:

(Verb) To drain liquid or wash food using a colander.

Example Sentences:

• Make sure to colander the pasta well to remove excess water.
• Colandering the vegetables will help remove any impurities or dirt.

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