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sieve

[siv] noun, verb, sieved, siev⋅ing.
–noun
1. an instrument with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse from fine parts of loose matter, for straining liquids, etc., esp. one with a circular frame and fine meshes or perforations.
2. a person who cannot keep a secret.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
3. to put or force through a sieve; sift.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME sive, OE sife; c. D zeef, G Sieb; akin to sift


sievelike, adjective
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