sieving (verb)

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• sift — verb a) To sieve or strain (something). But if we still carry on our sifting humour, and ask, What is the foundation of all conclusions from experience ? this implies a new question. b) To separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving …   Wiktionary

• sieve — I. noun Etymology: Middle English sive, from Old English sife; akin to Old High German sib sieve Date: before 12th century a device with meshes or perforations through which finer particles of a mixture (as of ashes, flour, or sand) of various… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Fruit preserves — Jam redirects here. For other uses, see Jam (disambiguation). Five varieties of fruit preserves (clockwise from top): apple, quince, plum, squash, orange (in the center) Fruit preserves are preparations of fruits and sugar, often canned or sealed …   Wikipedia

• sieve — [[t]sɪ̱v[/t]] sieves, sieving, sieved 1) N COUNT A sieve is a tool used for separating solids from liquids or larger pieces of something from smaller pieces. It consists of a metal or plastic ring with a wire or plastic net underneath, which the… …   English dictionary

• sieve — I UK [sɪv] / US noun [countable] Word forms sieve : singular sieve plural sieves an object that you pour a liquid or mixture through to remove the solid or largest pieces. It consists of a net of very thin wires on a metal or plastic ring. • a… …   English dictionary

• sieve — /sɪv / (say siv) noun 1. an instrument, with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse from fine parts of loose matter, for straining liquids, etc., especially one with a circular frame and fine meshes or perforations. 2.… …