strainer
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Definition of strainer
: one that strains: such as
a : a device (such as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
b : any of various devices for stretching or tightening something
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Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into prepared glass. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, "Salted Watermelon Margarita," 2 July 2018 Pour cooking liquid through fine-mesh strainer or set over medium bowl or fat separatorl discard solids and fat. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Caramelized Brisket with Glazed Shiitakes," 3 Dec. 2015 Set mold on a rimmed baking sheet or suspend strainer over a bowl. — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, "Heart-shaped dessert coeur a la creme a balm to the melancholy," 24 Apr. 2018 Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the pulp and allowing the liquid to cool. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: West African Pineapple Ginger Juice," 3 July 2018 Once mixture is cooled, ideally, shells and all stock ingredients are pureed with a high-powered blender in small batches and then liquid is strained through a fine strainer, pushing all liquid out of shell pieces with wooden spoon. — Phil Potempa, Post-Tribune, "From the Farm: Lobsters and chefs share decades of a love-hate relationship," 9 June 2018 Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a 1-quart measuring cup with a spout. — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, "Re-create Popsicle dreams with fresh strawberries — and powerful boost from freeze-dried version," 11 July 2018 Pass the vinaigrette through a chinois or strainer. — Catherine M. Allchin, The Seattle Times, "After an epic ecological comeback, the local, versatile rockfish has become a restaurant rock star," 27 June 2018 Remove the top and strain the liquid through a mesh strainer, into a glass. — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, "The Siesta Is Your New Signature Spring Cocktail, a Normal Thing to Have," 2 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'strainer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for strainer
strainer
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English Language Learners Definition of strainer
: a kitchen device that has many small holes and that is used to hold back solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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Kids Definition of strainer
: a device (as a screen, sieve, or filter) to hold back solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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Medical Definition of strainer
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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