Meaning of the word colander in English

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colander

US /ˈkɑː.lən.dɚ/
UK /ˈkɑː.lən.dɚ/
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Noun

1.

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice

Example:
She poured the cooked pasta into the colander to drain the water.
Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly in a colander before cooking.
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