Definition

A kitchen tool used to drain liquids from food, such as pasta or vegetables, while keeping the solid food inside.

Example

After boiling the pasta, I used a cullender to drain the water.

Conversation

Do you have a cullender I can borrow for dinner tonight?

Sure! I just used it to rinse my pasta earlier.

Great! I need it to drain some vegetables as well.

No problem! Just make sure to return it after you’re done.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cullender → The word 'cullender' originates from Old French 'culinier', meaning a kitchen utensil or strainer. It refers specifically to a type of strainer used in cooking to separate liquids from solids.

Memory Tip

Think of a kitchen tool used for straining, as 'cullender' comes from the Old French word for a kitchen utensil.

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