Meaning & Definition of Sieve in English
English⟶
Sieve
/sɪv/
noun
1. A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
synonym:
- sieve,
- screen
verb
1. Examine in order to test suitability
- "Screen these samples"
- "Screen the job applicants"
synonym:
- screen,
- screen out,
- sieve,
- sort
2. Check and sort carefully
- "Sift the information"
synonym:
- sieve,
- sift
3. Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
- "Sift the flour"
synonym:
- sift,
- sieve,
- strain
4. Distinguish and separate out
- "Sift through the job candidates"
synonym:
- sieve,
- sift
Examples of using
Arguing with a woman is about as fruitful as scooping up water with a sieve.
I have a memory like a sieve.