| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| sift | (verb) distinguish and separate out | Synonyms: sieve |
| (verb) separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements | Synonyms: sieve, strain | |
| (verb) check and sort carefully | Synonyms: sieve | |
| (verb) move as if through a sieve | - | |
| sifter | (noun) a household sieve (as for flour) | - |
| sifting | (noun) the act of separating grain from chaff | Synonyms: winnow, winnowing |