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strainer

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/ˈstreɪnər/ · strain-er

A device used to filter liquids or solids from a mixture by allowing only the fluid to pass through.

Meanings

nounformal

A device used to filter liquids or solids from a mixture by allowing only the fluid to pass through.

ایک ایسا آلہ جو مائع یا ٹھوس کو ایک ملاوٹ سے چھان کر صرف مائع کو گزرنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

چھاننی

chhani

Synonyms

sievefiltercolanderچینیچننیچھاننے والا

Antonyms

nonenone

Common Collocations

  • kitchen strainer
  • fine strainer
  • pasta strainer

Example Sentences

I used a strainer to remove the seeds from the juice.

میں نے جوس سے بیج نکالنے کے لیے چھاننی کا استعمال کیا۔

Main ne juice se beej nikaalne ke liye chhani ka istemal kiya.

The cooking process requires a strainer for the pasta.

کھانا پکانے کے عمل میں پاستا کے لیے چھاننی کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Khana pakane ke amal mein pasta ke liye chhani ki zarurat hoti hai.

A fine mesh strainer is essential for making sauces.

سوسے بنانے کے لیے ایک باریک جالی والی چھاننی ضروری ہے۔

Sauce banane ke liye aik bareek jaali wali chhani zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

strange:Strainer refers to a filtering device, while strange means unusual or unfamiliar.

Word Family

strain
verbچھاننا
strained
adjectiveچھنا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'strainer' as the tool that strains out unwanted pieces from your cooking.

Picture a chef using a strainer to separate pasta from boiling water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "estrainer" — to filter or separate

First known use: 15th century

The word 'strainer' has been used since the late Middle Ages to describe a tool used for filtering liquids.