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This case reminds me of one in which I likened the Plaintiff's case to a colander, because it was so full of holes.
George Jessel

Meaning of "colander" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COLANDER

Colyndore, probably from Old Provençal colador, via Medieval Latin, from Late Latin cōlāre to filter, from Latin cōlum sieve.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COLANDER

colander  [ˈkɒləndə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLANDER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colander is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLANDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

colander

Colander

A colander is a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice. The perforated nature of the colander allows liquid to drain through while retaining the solids inside. It is sometimes also called a pasta strainer or kitchen sieve. Conventionally, colanders are made of a light metal, such as aluminium or thinly rolled stainless steel. Colanders are also made of plastic, silicone, ceramic, and enamelware. The word colander comes from the Latin colum meaning sieve.

Definition of colander in the English dictionary

The definition of colander in the dictionary is a pan with a perforated bottom for straining or rinsing foods.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLANDER


bilander
ˈbɪləndə
Dorklander
ˈdɔːkləndə
Englander
ˈɪŋɡləndə
Greenlander
ˈɡriːnləndə
Highlander
ˈhaɪləndə
Hollander
ˈhɒləndə
inlander
ˈɪnləndə
islander
ˈaɪləndə
Jullundur
ˈdʒʌləndə
Jutlander
ˈdʒʌtləndə
lowlander
ˈləʊləndə
mainlander
ˈmeɪnləndə
Midlander
ˈmɪdləndə
Newfoundlander
njuːˈfaʊndləndə
Northlander
ˈnɔːθləndə
Shetlander
ˈʃɛtləndə
supercalender
ˌsuːpəˈkæləndə
uplander
ˈʌpləndə
woodlander
ˈwʊdləndə
Zeelander
ˈziːləndə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLANDER

col
col legno
col.
cola
cola nut
colatitude
Colbert
Colby
colcannon
Colchester
colchicine
colchicum
Colchis
colcothar
cold
cold call
cold caller
cold calling
cold cathode
cold chisel

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLANDER

Alexander
Channel Islander
commander
coriander
demander
expander
finder
gander
hander
lander
Leander
meander
outlander
overlander
Prince Edward Islander
salamander
sander
Santander
slander
wander
zander

Synonyms and antonyms of colander in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «colander» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLANDER

Find out the translation of colander to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of colander from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «colander» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

漏锅
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escurridor
570 millions of speakers

English

colander
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोलंडर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِصْفاة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дуршлаг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escorredor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঝাঁজরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

passoire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Colander
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sieb
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水切り
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

여과기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Colander
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cái chao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வடிகட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चाळण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kevgir
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cedzak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

друшляк
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

strecurătoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σουρωτήρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vergiettes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

durkslag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dørslag
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of colander

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLANDER»

The term «colander» is regularly used and occupies the 59.393 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLANDER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about colander

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QUOTES WITH «COLANDER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word colander.
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George Jessel
This case reminds me of one in which I likened the Plaintiff's case to a colander, because it was so full of holes.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLANDER»

Discover the use of colander in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to colander and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
History of economic thought
The text remains a highly understandable and opinionated—but fair—presentation of the history of economic thought.
Harry Landreth, David C. Colander, 2002
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The Making of an Economist, Redux
But what exactly do today's economists do? What and how are they taught? Updating David Colander and Arjo Klamer's classic The Making of an Economist, this book shows what is happening in elite U.S. economics Ph.D. programs.
David Colander, 2008
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The Changing Face of Economics: Conversations with Cutting ...
The volume does so with a set of nine interviews with cutting edge economists, followed by interviews with two Nobel Prize winners, Paul Samuelson and Kenneth Arrow, reflecting on the changes that are occurring.
David Colander, Richard P. F. Holt, J. Barkley Rosser Jr., 2004
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Economics
This latest edition features updated international analysis along with more in-depth coverage of increasingly vital outsourcing issues than any other principles text.
David C. Colander, 1998
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Educating Economists: The Teagle Discussion on Re-evaluating ...
Many others provided comments on the many drafts of this discussion paper, through conference presentations, listserv postings, and personal prodding. Special thanks to Tim Taylor of Macalester College, Minnesota, Dave Colander's history ...
David C. Colander, KimMarie McGoldrick, 2010
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Economics
Significant improvements in pedagogy such as reworked end-of-chapter problems, seamless integration within the Connect Plus eBook, and instant feedback on assignments will engage students in the ninth edition like never before and instill ...
David Colander, 2012
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Loose-Leaf for Macroeconomics
Significant improvements in pedagogy such as reworked end-of-chapter problems, seamless integration within the Connect Plus eBook, and instant feedback on assignments will engage students in the ninth edition like never before and instill ...
David Colander, 2012
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e-Study Guide for: Economics by David Colander, ISBN ...
Never Highlight a Book Again! Just the FACTS101 study guides give the student the textbook outlines, highlights, practice quizzes and optional access to the full practice tests for their textbook.
Cram101 Textbook Reviews, 2012
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Study Guide to accompany Economics
Written by David Colander and Jenifer Gamber, the 8th Edition Study Guide is designed for courses that emphasize basic knowledge of text material.
David Colander, 2009
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A Fart in a Colander: The Autobiography
Born in Croydon in 1936, his early life was turbulent. His father left home and his mother committed suicide during the war, leaving his formidable, but adored grandmother, to raise him, and it was she who gave him the title for this book.
Roy Hudd, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLANDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term colander is used in the context of the following news items.
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A fresh approach to ricotta
Line a colander with three or four layers of cheesecloth. Shake drops of water onto the cloth until it is damp. Set the colander in, or over, a larger ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Pasta salad: Not just a side dish this summer
In a colander set over the sink or a large bowl, toss the tomatoes and zucchini with about 1 teaspoon of salt. Set aside to drain for 15 minutes. «Fayetteville Observer, Jul 15»
3
The Dell Venue 10 7000 is a fab media tablet, but it stinks for work
The Venue 10 7000 looks like it was styled as a mix between a colander and SR-71 Blackbird. The entire frame boasts precision; I can't help ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
4
Scientists study ways to integrate biofuels and food crops on farms
"Now imagine pouring this same solution through a colander: If nutrients filter through the soil too quickly, they're no longer available for plants. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
5
Drought changes the way Californians cook
“There is no such thing as putting your vegetables in a colander and letting the water drain through it anymore,” said Margo True, the food ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
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Helpful Hints
After cooking pasta or hard-boiled eggs, I put a colander on top of a mixing bowl and place it next to the stove top. I scoop out the food, placing ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
7
Heloise: Wax on if parchment is gone?
I scoop out the food, placing it in the colander and letting the water drip into the bowl. After the boiling water cools down, I then pour it into the ... «LubbockOnline.com, Jul 15»
8
Recipe for tagliatelle with pancetta, broccoli rabe, and goat cheese
... measuring cup to remove 2 cups of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta into a colander but do not rinse it. Continue reading it below. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
9
Meet the Sprout Queen of Pine Island Botanicals in Bokeelia
•In a large colander, drain the pasta. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta liquid in case it is necessary to use it later on. •In a large skillet, combine the ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
10
Sensational Summertime Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich
Put in a colander and set in the sink. • Sprinkle salt over them and let the excess liquid be drawn out. This should take about 30 minutes. «Stanly News & Press, Jul 15»

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