How To Spell sieve?
How to Pronounce sieve?
Correct pronunciation for the word "sieve" is [sˈɪv], [sˈɪv], [s_ˈɪ_v].
What are the misspellings for sieve?
"Sieve" in context
A sieve is a tool used to separate objects from a mixture by their size. It is traditionally used in farming, gardening and construction, and may be composed of a wire mesh or other interlocking material. Depending on the item being sifted and the size of the objects, there are various types of sieves available, ranging from large industrial sifters to small home-use sieves. By positioning the particles, or objects, over the sieve and gently shaking it, the larger items will stay in place, while the smaller items will fall through the sieve.
Usage over time for sieve:
This graph shows how "sieve" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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