sifter

🇺🇸 /ˈsɪftər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɪftə(r)/
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noun
R

A tool with a mesh bottom used to separate fine particles from larger ones.

She used a sifter to separate the flour from the lumps.

R

A device with many small holes that is used to sprinkle flour or sugar onto something.

He used a sifter to sprinkle sugar on top of the cake.

translation

n. A tool with a mesh bottom used to separate fine particles from larger ones.; A device with many small holes that is used to sprinkle flour or sugar onto something.

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Plural sifters