colander vs. sieve

colander

noun

  1. a metal or plastic container with a perforated bottom, for draining and straining foods.

sieve

noun

  1. an instrument with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse from fine parts of loose matter, for straining liquids, etc., especially one with a circular frame and fine meshes or perforations.
  2. a person who cannot keep a secret.

verb (used with or without object)

sieved, sieving.
  1. to put or force through a sieve; sift.