sieve
/sɪv/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a tool with small holes used to separate solid pieces from liquid or smaller pieces.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Use a sieve to drain the water from the pasta.”
“My memory is like a sieve — I forget everything!”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A device with a mesh bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.
“Use the sieve to get the pasta from the water.”