: 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 pie filling: Pour chocolate filling through a fine mesh strainer into prepared crust.
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Use a strainer to separate the water from the okra.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2024
Strain cider: Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heat proof pitcher or bowl.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
The drain strainer fits any standard tub drain and catches every hair every time.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2024
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Use a strainer to separate the water from the okra.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2024
Strain cider: Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heat proof pitcher or bowl.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
The drain strainer fits any standard tub drain and catches every hair every time.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for strainer
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“Strainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strainer. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər 
: one that strains
especially
: a device (as a screen or filter) to hold solid pieces while a liquid passes through
Medical Definition
strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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