Definitions for strainer

strainer strain·er

Spelling: [strey-ner]
IPA: /ˈstreɪ nər/

Strainer is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 426 anagrams from letters in strainer (aeinrrst).

Definitions for strainer

noun

  1. a person or thing that strains.
  2. a filter, sieve, or the like for straining liquids.
  3. a stretcher or tightener.

Origin of strainer

Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at strain1, -er1

Examples for strainer

Clear some ripe elder-berries from the stalks, bake them in covered jars for two hours, and squeeze the juice through a strainer.

After shaking, he pours the opaque, green liquid through a strainer and into a chilled champagne coupe.

Prepare a large bowl with water and ice along with a strainer.

When done, drain it in a strainer, put it in the tureen, and pour the soup on to it.

Fat Separator method:   Separate broth from solids by pouring through a strainer.

A piece of blue glass, for instance, acts as a sort of strainer.

It seemed to persist in declining to pass through the strainer.

Put mushrooms in strainer basket and put the basket into the Thermomix with the mirepoix in the bottom.

Then dish, on a folded112 napkin; or on a strainer, if sauce is poured over it.

Traditional method: Separate broth from solids by pouring through a strainer.

Word Value for strainer
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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