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COLANDER Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word colander. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word colander. (close relations)
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riddle
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

• a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

verb

• pierce with many holes

• set a difficult problem or riddle

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• spread or diffuse through

• speak in riddles

• explain a riddle

sieve
verbv
noun

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

verb

• examine in order to test suitability

• check and sort carefully

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• distinguish and separate out

strainer
nounn
noun

• a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through

cullender
nounn
noun

• bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods

Best Hypernyms For COLANDER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for colander, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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strainer filter screen sieve

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