sieve (
http://definr.com/sieve)
n : a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or
grading particles [syn:
screen]
v 1: examine in order to test suitability; "screen these
samples"; "screen the job applicants" [syn:
screen, {screen
out},
sort]
2: check and sort carefully; "sift the information" [syn:
sift]
3: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining
device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
[syn:
sift,
strain]
4: distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job
candidates" [syn:
sift]