sieve

noun
  1. A utensil consisting of a mesh or perforated surface used to separate finer particles from coarser ones or to strain liquids. noun
    She used a sieve to remove the lumps from the flour.
    After cooking the pasta, he poured it into a sieve to drain the water.
  2. To put a substance through a sieve to separate or refine it. verb
    You need to sieve the flour before adding it to the mixture.
    The chef sieved the sauce to ensure it was smooth and free of lumps.