colander
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A utensil with a bottom perforated with little holes for straining liquids, mashed vegetable pulp, etc.; a strainer of wickerwork, perforated metal, or the like.
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Add the broccoli to the colander to steam for the last 5 minutes, then put aside and drain the rice.
Colander, David C., p. 269. Examples of third degree price discrimination abound.
In the other pan, place a fine mesh colander over the water and pour in the couscous.
A strainer, sifter, or other fine-mesh utensil can also be used in place of a colander.
Arrange the grated cucumber in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with salt.
And then I let them air dry in a colander, some times lined with a paper towel, before proceeding.