colander
Translation
colander, strainer
Examples
Rinse the pasta in a colander.
Rinse the pasta in a colander.
Grammar Patterns
a colander ((for -ing sth.)) a kitchen utensil used for draining something Use a colander for draining the pasta.
Similar Words
strainer, sieve
Etymology
From Latin `colare` meaning 'to strain'.
Memory Tips
Imagine `col`d water running through it to drain pasta. The 'col' sound can remind you of 'cold'.