Definition of Sieve
Sieve
Sieve
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A utensil with perforations for separating solid particles of different sizes.
e.g. She used a sieve to separate the flour from the lumps.
(verb)
the action of using the sieve tool to strain;
e.g. The pharmaceutical industry will sieve materials in its manufacturing processes, and there are two primary types of sieving: for safety and for grading.
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