filter bednoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfɪl.tə ˌbed/us/ˈfɪl.t̬ɚ ˌbed/an area of stones and sand through which water flows to be cleaned
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Straining & filtering devices
- filter
- filter paper
- funnel
- greaseproof paper
- hopper
- parchment paper
- sieve
- sifter
- strainer
- tea strainer
- water filter
- wringer