sieve in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
A sieve is a utensil with a mesh or perforated surface used to separate coarse from fine substances or to strain liquids from solids.
Crossword clues for sieve
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "sieve".
- Tool for filtering solids from liquids.
- Kitchen device for sifting flour.
- Used to strain pasta or vegetables.
- Utensil for separating fine particles.
- Mesh container for removing impurities.
Sieve sentence examples
- She used a fine mesh sieve to separate the flour from the lumps.
- After the storm, we had to sift through the debris like a sieve to find anything salvageable.
- The chef recommended using a sieve to strain the sauce for a smoother texture.
- He felt his patience was wearing thin as he sifted through the endless paperwork like a sieve.
- In science class, we learned how to use a sieve to separate solids from liquids in our experiments.