Strainers: meaning, definitions and examples

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strainers

 

[ หˆstreษชnษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen utensil

Strainers are devices used to separate solid particles from liquids or to sift dry ingredients. They are commonly used in cooking and baking.

Synonyms

colander, filter, sieve

Examples of usage

  • Please use the strainer to drain the pasta.
  • She used a strainer to sift the flour for the cake.
Context #2 | Noun

medical equipment

In the medical field, strainers are also used to filter out impurities from fluids. They are essential tools in laboratories for various procedures.

Synonyms

filter, sieve

Examples of usage

  • The nurse used a strainer to filter the urine sample.
  • The strainer helped remove any contaminants from the liquid.
Context #3 | Noun

construction

In construction, strainers refer to devices used to support and strengthen structures. They help distribute weight evenly and prevent deformation.

Synonyms

reinforcement, support

Examples of usage

  • The strainers were installed to reinforce the foundation of the building.
  • These strainers will ensure the stability of the bridge.

Translations

Translations of the word "strainers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฒเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sieb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒัˆะปัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sita

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใ—ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท passoires

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coladores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผzgeรงler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตูุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cednรญky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cedidlรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๆปคๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cedila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sigti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะทะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒขแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผzgษ™c

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coladores

Etymology

The word 'strainers' originated from the Old English word 'streฤn', meaning 'to sift'. Over time, it evolved to refer to devices used for separating or filtering. The concept of strainers has been integral to various fields such as cooking, medicine, and construction, adapting to different contexts and purposes.

See also: strain, strained, strainer, straining.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,091, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.