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sieve

8 points English 5 letters Uncommon Commonness #27,404 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

verb

distinguish and separate out

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/sˈɪv/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural sieves

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

distinguish and separate out

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

examine in order to test suitability

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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