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Definitions from WordNet

Noun strainer has 1 sense
  1. strainer - a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
    --1 is a kind of
    filter
    --1 has particulars: colander, cullender; sieve, screen; tea-strainer
    Derived forms: verb strain4, verb strain7

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Strainer

Noun

A strainer refers to a device or tool used for separating solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing it through a porous material.

Sample sentence:

"I need to use a strainer to remove the seeds from the freshly squeezed orange juice."

Verb

When used as a verb, strainer means to separate solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing it through a porous material.

Sample sentence:

"She carefully strained the pasta to separate it from the boiling water."

Adjective

As an adjective, strainer describes something that filters or strains.

Sample sentence:

"The strainer bag is perfect for making homemade almond milk."

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