Words · Familiar
sieve
/sɪv/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters
- noun
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
- verb
examine in order to test suitability
screen these samples
- verb
check and sort carefully
sift the information
- verb
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
sift the flour
- verb
distinguish and separate out
sift through the job candidates