Sieve Definition & Meaning
sieve
- noun
- a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
- verb
- examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
- check and sort carefully; "sift the information"
- separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
- distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"
"Sieve" in song lyrics
See how sieve is used in real songs:
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"What I hear that remains get straind like a sieve"
Sudden Death — Brain Dead -
"Till my brain is a sieve"
Sudden Death — South Park Junkie -
"He went for water in a sieve,"
— Simple Simon
Words that rhyme with sieve
Usage tips for "sieve"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sieve mean?
- a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants" check and sort carefully; "sift the information" separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour" distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"
- What part of speech is sieve?
- Sieve is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does sieve have?
- Sieve has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).