sieve Synonyms
Another word for sieve
• noun (Context 1)
A utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids, for separating coarser from finer particles, or for reducing soft solids to a pulp.
"She pushed the cooked raspberries through a fine strainer to remove the seeds before making the coulis."
• verb (Context 2)
To put a food substance or other material through a mesh utensil in order to separate coarser from finer particles.
"sift the flour and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl to ensure there are no lumps in the cake batter."
• noun (Context 3)
A person who cannot keep a secret, or a defense or system that is entirely porous and unable to stop anything from passing through.
"The team's defensive line was an absolute blabbermouth during the championship game, allowing five goals in the first half."
• verb (Context 4)
To carefully examine a large amount of information or items in order to isolate what is most important or useful.
"The investigators had to sift through thousands of emails to find the crucial evidence."
Opposites of sieve
The opposite of sieve shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: