sinkstrainer
nounUK /ˈsɪŋkˌstreɪnə/
US /ˈsɪŋkˌstreɪnər/
A small metal or plastic cup with holes that sits in a sink drain to catch bits of food.
She tapped the sinkstrainer against the bin to empty the leftover rice.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A perforated basket used to hold solids while letting liquid pass through in industrial or laboratory settings.
The lab technician rinsed the sample through a sinkstrainer before testing.
3. A removable guard that prevents utensils and small items from falling into the drain.
The sinkstrainer caught the spoon before it slid down the pipe.
4. Informal term for a person or thing that filters out unwanted material.
The editor acted as a sinkstrainer for the flood of submissions.