SieveWordNet Explorer
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noun
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Words in this synset: screen
noun
a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
noun
a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
noun
a household sieve (as for flour)
verb
distinguish and separate out
Words in this synset: sift
verb
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
verb
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
verb
divide into components or constituents