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colander

col·an·der

colander

 
pronunciation:
ka ln dr [or] kuh ln dr
part of speech: noun
definition: a bowl-shaped container with many holes in the bottom, used especially for washing fruits and vegetables and also for draining the water away from spaghetti or other pasta. A colander usually has very small legs on the bottom, and it often has a handle or handles.