noun
sifter
Sifter (noun) means an implement used for sifting, particularly one for powdered food ingredients.
noun
1
An implement used for sifting, particularly one for powdered food ingredients.
2
A person who sifts something.
"He was employed as a sifter."
3
A bird such as a duck or goose that filters its food out of water and mud using the comb-like ridges on its beak.
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Etymology
Formed from sift and the suffix -er.
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What is the meaning of sifter?
"sifter" (noun) means an implement used for sifting, particularly one for powdered food ingredients.
What is another word for sifter?
Other words for "sifter" include sieve.
What are the different meanings of sifter?
"sifter" has 3 main meanings: 1. An implement used for sifting, particularly one for powdered food ingredients; 2. A person who sifts something; 3. A bird such as a duck or goose that filters its food out of water and mud using the comb-like ridges on its beak.
