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to sift
01
to pass a powdered substance through a sieve or fine mesh to remove lumps or impurities
Transitive: to sift a powdered substance
Examples
She sifts the flour before adding it to the cake batter for smooth consistency.
02
to carefully examine or sort through something
Intransitive: to sift through items
Examples
The archaeologist sifted through the soil to uncover artifacts from ancient civilizations buried beneath the surface.
03
to move through or fall as if through a sieve
Intransitive: to sift through sth
Examples
The sand sifted through the cracks in the beach umbrella.
