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Vocabulary Entry
sifter
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A kitchen tool used to separate coarse particles from finer particles, or to combine ingredients through sifting.
Example Sentences
"She used a sifter to ensure the flour was free of lumps."
"The recipe called for sifting the cocoa powder before mixing it with the sugar."
"A fine mesh sifter is essential for baking delicate cakes."
V
verb
To put through a sifter, often to separate desired elements from unwanted material.
Example Sentences
"He sifted the sand to remove the larger stones."
"Please sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the frosting."
"She sifted through her old clothes to donate what she no longer wore."