[ sɪv ]
■ noun a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids, for separating coarser from finer particles, or for reducing soft solids to a pulp.
■ verb
1》 put through a ~.
2》 ( ~ through ) examine in detail.
Origin
OE sife (n.), of W. Gmc origin.