Overview of noun sieve

The noun sieve has 1 sense

• sieve, screen -- (a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles)

Overview of verb sieve

The verb sieve has 4 senses

• screen, screen out, sieve, sort -- (examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants")


• sieve, sift -- (check and sort carefully; "sift the information")


• sift, sieve, strain -- (separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour")


• sieve, sift -- (distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates")