sieve
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B2
/sɪv/
filtering tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sieve' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sife', where 'sife' meant 'sieve'.
Historical Evolution
'sife' changed from Old English word 'sife' and eventually became the modern English word 'sieve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device for separating wanted elements from unwanted material', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids, for separating coarser from finer particles, or for reducing soft solids to a pulp.
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45