mesh strainer

Woven metal bowl

A mesh strainer is a kitchen tool with a fine wire mesh bowl attached to a handle, used for separating solids from liquids or sifting dry ingredients.

The mesh catches particles while allowing liquid or fine powder to pass through: Pour the sauce through a mesh strainer to remove the seeds.

Also called a sieve or fine-mesh sieve.

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permeability

mesh strainerairtight container

Vessel preventing gas exchange

tupperware · bucket · storage container · canning jar · mason jar

function

mesh strainermixing bowl

Container for combining ingredients

blender · whisk · food processor · immersion blender · mortar and pestle

function (separation vs. containment)

mesh strainermixing bowl

Container for combining ingredients

stockpot · storage container · serving bowl · blender · food processor

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G