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groff siv

nounobject

coarse strainer with widely spaced holes

a coarse strainer with widely spaced holes for separating larger particles

Example in use

Gie me the groff siv, aw'll rins it.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GROF-siv/

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Origin & context

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