Definition of «sieve»

A sieve is a mesh or screen that is used to separate particles based on their size. It has a perforated frame through which material can be passed, and smaller particles are allowed to pass through while larger ones are retained. Sieves come in various shapes and sizes for different purposes such as straining liquids, separating grains, or sifting flour.

Usage examples

Separating flour from lumps by using a sieve before baking a cake.
Filtering impurities from water by passing it through a sieve.
Straining tea leaves by pouring the brewed tea through a sieve into a cup.
Collecting small particles of gold from gravel by using a sieve in a gold mining operation.
Straining soup or broth by pouring it through a sieve to achieve a smooth consistency.
Separating egg whites from the yolk by using a sieve over a bowl.
Filtering powdered sugar to avoid lumps or clumps by sifting it through a sieve onto desserts.

Phrases with «sieve»

Sentences with «sieve»

After 1 hour (you can let it continue for longer if preferred), strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve into storage containers. (sprinkledwithjules.com)
Immediately pour mixture through sieve into bowl with butter, pressing through with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. (bonappetit.com)
We did a little bit of research through sieving through piles of information and have in - house testers try out the different types of ring slings and generally came up with these conclusions. (babyslingsandcarriers.com)
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Definition of «sieve»

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