SIFTER Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word sifter. (close relations)
Definition of SIFTER
Best Alternative Words for SIFTER
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| bolt | verbv | |||||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key • the act of moving with great haste • a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length • a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener • a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb • in a rigid manner • directly verb • move or jump suddenly • secure or lock with a bolt • swallow hastily • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • eat hastily without proper chewing • make or roll into bolts | ||||||||
| colander | nounn | |||||||
noun • bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods | ||||||||
| filter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • device that removes something from whatever passes through it • an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it verb • remove by passing through a filter • pass through • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream | ||||||||
| gauze | nounn | |||||||
noun • (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings • a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave | ||||||||
| griddle | nounn | |||||||
noun • cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked verb • cook on a griddle | ||||||||
| mesh | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles • contact by fitting together • the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component • an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals • the act of interlocking or meshing verb • keep engaged • coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively • work together in harmony • entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| screen | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame • the personnel of the film industry • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space verb • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine methodically • examine in order to test suitability • project onto a screen for viewing • prevent from entering • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | ||||||||
| separator | nounn | |||||||
noun • an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
