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strainer Synonyms

Another word for strainer

Choosing another word for strainer depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid.

Usage Example

"She poured the hot tea through a fine mesh sieve to catch the loose leaves."

Strongest
sieve
colander
Strong
sifter
filter
riddle
screen

• noun (Context 2)

A mechanical device or stout post used for tightening wires, cables, or fencing.

Usage Example

"The rancher used a heavy wire stretcher to pull the new boundary fence taut."

Strong
stretcher
tensioner

• Nearby Words

strain
strained
strainedly
strainer
strait
straitjacket
straitlaced

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Strainer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/strainer
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