The Clue
Utensil with many holes (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SIEVE
Tags
Notes
The answer SIEVE is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Definition
SIEVE as a noun:
1. (sieve, screen) = a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
SIEVE as a verb:
1. (screen, screen out, sieve, sort) = examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
2. (sieve, sift) = check and sort carefully; "sift the information"
3. (sift, sieve, strain) = separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
4. (sieve, sift) = distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"