Definition of Sieve

Noun

  • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

Verb

  • distinguish and separate out
    "sift through the job candidates"
  • 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"
  • examine in order to test suitability
    "screen these samples"
    "screen the job applicants"
    - screen out
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Unscramble sieve

16 unscramble word found using the letters sieve.
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