for straining and draining [1]

Instruments used to filter dry or liquid foods, or to remove the liquid used to wash, blanch, cook or fry certain foods.
for straining and draining [1] 						Strainer made of woven nylon, metal or silk strands and attached to a wooden frame; it is used to strain dry and liquid ingredients.				  							Finely meshed cone-shaped strainer used to filter broth and sauces, and to reduce food to a purée.				  							Instrument used to sift dry ingredients or filter liquid ones.				  							Instrument used to drain food.

sieve

Strainer made of woven nylon, metal or silk strands and attached to a wooden frame; it is used to strain dry and liquid ingredients.

chinois

Finely meshed cone-shaped strainer used to filter broth and sauces, and to reduce food to a purée.

mesh strainer

Instrument used to sift dry ingredients or filter liquid ones.

colander

Instrument used to drain food.