Definición de colander

Frecuencia de uso de la palabra

colander

(kɒləndə , kʌl-)

Formas de la palabra:plural colanders

sustantivo contable

A colander is a container in the shape of a bowl with holes in it which you wash or drain food in.

Imagen de colander

Frecuencia de uso de la palabra

colander in American

(ˈkʌləndər ; kulˈəndər; ˈkɑləndər ; kälˈəndər)

sustantivo

a perforated pan, usually bowl-shaped, for draining off liquids, as in washing vegetables

Origen de la palabra colander

prob. altered < ML colator, ult. < L colare, to strain < colum, strainer

Frecuencia de uso de la palabra

colander in British

(ˈkɒləndə , ˈkʌl-) or cullender

sustantivo

a pan with a perforated bottom for straining or rinsing foods

Origen de la palabra colander

C14 colyndore, probably from Old Provençal colador, via Medieval Latin, from Late Latin cōlāre to filter, from Latin cōlum sieve

Ejemplos de frases que contienen colander

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Drain in a colander and leave to steam dry. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Drain in a colander. Times, Sunday Times (2017)Tip the apples into a colander to drain the lemon juice, then layer them in circles around the dish, packing them in tightly. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Then drain in a colander and set aside. The Sun (2013)Tip the contents of the pan into a colander over a bowl to catch the liquor. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Wash and drain in a colander then stir leeks and thyme into the onion. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Scoop the beans out of the pan into a colander in the sink and add the peas. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Remove and pour through a colander set over a bowl. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Lift the soft fruit into a colander over a bowl and leave to cool. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Tip the potatoes into a colander to drain. The Sun (2012)Scoop out of pan into a colander. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Drain the mussels in a colander and rinse well. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Drain through a colander over a bowl to collect the syrup. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Scoop the mussels into a colander to drain. Times, Sunday Times (2015)Drain them in a colander over a bowl to catch the milk. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Scoop into a colander to drain and cool. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Sprinkle with salt and drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Dust both sides with salt and leave in a colander for 15 minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Meanwhile, steam the spinach in a colander over the pan. Times, Sunday Times (2006)Tip the chickpeas into a colander, rinse and shake dry. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Drain and allow the vegetables to steam in the colander for 5 minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Remove the potatoes from the pan and leave in a colander for 10 minutes to dry out a little. Times, Sunday Times (2014)With a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set over a large bowl to drain off any oil. Times, Sunday Times (2008)