strainer

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

strain·er

noun \ˈstrā-nər\

Definition of STRAINER

: one that strains: as a : a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through b : any of various devices for stretching or tightening something

First Known Use of STRAINER

14th century

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