FilterWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “filter” powered by Princeton WordNet.
noun
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
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layer of sand or gravel used to expose sewage effluent to air and the action of microorganisms
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filter (usually of paper) that passes the coffee and retains the coffee grounds
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a filter in a sink drain; traps debris but passes water
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filter consisting of a layer of sand or gravel for filtering water
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a filter in the fuel line that screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel
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a transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it