Sieve Meaning in English
word
परिभाषा
A sieve is a kitchen or laboratory tool with a mesh or holes, used to separate fine particles from larger ones by shaking or pouring things through it.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
'Sieve' is mostly used in cooking (flour, rice) or science. Common collocations: 'pass through a sieve', 'use a sieve'. Sometimes used figuratively ('memory like a sieve' means very forgetful). Not interchangeable with 'strainer', which often refers to draining liquids.
उदाहरण वाक्य
Pour the flour through a sieve to remove lumps.
basic
You need a sieve to wash rice before cooking.
basic
She uses a sieve when baking cakes.
basic
My memory is like a sieve these days—I keep forgetting everything!
natural
Strain the soup through a fine sieve for a smoother texture.
natural
The gold was separated from the sand using a large sieve at the river.
natural