strainer

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strain⋅er

[strey-ner]

–noun

1.	a person or thing that strains.

2.	a filter, sieve, or the like for straining liquids.

3.	a stretcher or tightener.

Origin:
1300–50; ME; see strain ¹ , -er ¹

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strain·er (strā'nər)

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n.

One that strains, as a device used to separate liquids from solids.
An apparatus for tightening, stretching, or strengthening.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: strain·er
Pronunciation: 'strA-n&r
Function: noun
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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