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strain·er

S0792000 (strā′nər)n.1. One that strains, as a device used to separate liquids from solids.2. A standing or fallen tree whose branches are partly submerged in a fast-flowing river, presenting a hazard to navigation or to swimmers.3. An apparatus for tightening, stretching, or strengthening.

strainer

(ˈstreɪnə) n1. (Cookery) a sieve used for straining sauces, vegetables, tea, etc2. (Tools) a gauze or simple filter used to strain liquids3. (Tools) Austral and NZ a self-locking device or a tool for tightening fencing wire4. (Building) Austral and NZ the main post in a wire fence, often diagonally braced

strain•er

(ˈstreɪ nər)

n. 1. one that strains. 2. a filter or sieve for straining liquids. 3. a device for stretching or tightening. [1300–50]

Thesaurus

Noun

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strainer - a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass throughcolander, cullender - bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foodsfilter - device that removes something from whatever passes through itsieve, screen - a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particlestea-strainer - a device to keep back tea leaves when pouring a cup of tea

strainer

noun sieve, filter, colander, riddle, sifter a tea strainer

Translations

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strain¹

(strein) verb1. to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent. They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope. 盡力 尽力2. to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc. He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light. 過勞而損傷 劳损3. to force or stretch (too far). The constant interruptions were straining his patience. 竭力 竭力4. to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid. She strained the coffee. 過濾 过滤 noun1. force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?. 拉力 拉力2. (something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue. The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain. 疲勞 疲劳3. (an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion. muscular strain. 扭傷 扭伤4. too great a demand. These constant delays are a strain on our patience. 極度考驗 极度考验strained adjective (of a person's manner, behaviour etc) not natural, easy or relaxed. a strained smile. 不自然的 不自然的ˈstrainer noun a sieve or other utensil for separating solids from liquids. a coffee-/tea-strainer. 篩網 筛网strain off to remove (liquid) from eg vegetables by using a sieve etc. When the potatoes were cooked, she strained off the water. 過濾 滤去