Strainer

Quick meaning: Strainer is a noun meaning Debris in water that blocks the passage of solid objects.

Meaning

Debris in water that blocks the passage of solid objects.

More Meanings

1. One who strains.
2. A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.
3. A perforated screen or openwork (usually at the end of a suction pipe of a pump), used to prevent solid bodies from mixing in a liquid stream or flowline.

Example Sentences

An important factor with respect to recurrence [of rectal prolapse] is the fact that many of these patients are chronic strainers.

A strainer is something on the surface of the water that allows water to pass through it but not solid objects, like boats and people. Strainers are likely to consist of fallen trees, old fencing, guardrails […]

Word Forms

• strainers

Synonyms for strainer

Depending on context, synonyms include sieve, sile, temse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include filter, sieve, refinery, screen, dropper, colander.

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