Sift Definition
sift
verb
- move as if through a sieve; "The soldiers sifted through the woods"
- separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
- check and sort carefully; "sift the information"
- distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"
"Sift" in song lyrics
See how sift is used in real songs:
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"While others get played quick, cause we be making hits through the grave sift"
Shyheim f/ Raekwon, RZA, Madman, Killa Sin, Rubbabandz — Young Godz
Words that rhyme with sift
Usage tips for "sift"
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