What does SIEVE mean?

Parts of Speech

Sieve is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, a sieve is a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids, for separating coarser from finer particles, or for reducing soft solids to a pulp. As a verb, to sieve means to put a substance through a sieve.

Pronunciations

US: /sɪv/

UK: /sɪv/

Origin and Usage

The word sieve comes from the Old English sife, which means a sieve or strainer. The word has been in use in English since the 14th century. Sieves are commonly used in cooking, baking, and other food preparation methods, as well as in industrial settings for separating materials of different sizes.

Synonyms

Strainer, colander, filter, screen, sifter.

Related Words

Scale, scold, scope, score, scuba.

Example Sentences

• She poured the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps.
• He sifted the flour through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure it was lump-free.
• The company uses a high-tech sieve to sort materials by size.
• She put the soil through a sieve to remove any rocks or debris.