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).
Rhymes
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