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sieve
/sɪv/
noun
sito
Also
przesiewacz(m)
Definition
A tool with a mesh or perforated bottom used to separate finer particles from coarser ones, or to strain liquids.
Examples
She used a sieve to drain the pasta.
Użyła sita do odcedzenia makaronu.
His memory is like a sieve; he forgets everything.
Jego pamięć jest jak sito; wszystko zapomina.
Collocations
flour sievekitchen sievememory like a sieve
verb
przesiewać
Also
cedzić
Definition
To pass a substance through a sieve to separate out larger particles or lumps.
Examples
You need to sieve the flour before adding it to the mixture.
Musisz przesiać mąkę, zanim dodasz ją do mieszanki.
The detective tried to sieve through the evidence for clues.
Detektyw próbował przesiać dowody w poszukiwaniu wskazówek.
Collocations
sieve floursieve sandsieve through evidence
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