| 释义 |
strain·er
\ˈstrānə(r)\ noun
(-s)
1. : one that strains something through or out: as
a. : a utensil or device (as a screen, sieve, or filter) to retain or hold back solid pieces or particles while a liquid passes through — compare colander
b. : a worker that strains paper-coating mixtures to smooth and clean them
c. : an operator of a mill for breaking up devulcanized scrap rubber and removing the cord and fabric
2. : any of various devices for stretching or tightening something
< a fence strainer >
as
a. : a small rod with ends sharpened and bent at right angles used in basketry to keep a stake in position
b. : a reinforcement (as a strip of wood or a piece of glued canvas) for the back of a carriage panel |