sieve in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
A sieve is a utensil with a mesh or perforated surface used to separate coarse from fine substances or to strain liquids from solids.
Sample Sentences
- She used a fine mesh sieve to separate the flour from the lumps.
- After the storm, we had to sift through the debris like a sieve to find anything salvageable.
- The chef recommended using a sieve to strain the sauce for a smoother texture.
- He felt his patience was wearing thin as he sifted through the endless paperwork like a sieve.
- In science class, we learned how to use a sieve to separate solids from liquids in our experiments.