Pasta strainer, for example (5)

I believe the answer is:

sieve

(Other definitions for sieve that I've seen before include "Screen, sift, strain" , "Eratosthenes' invention" , "Utensil with meshed bottom" , "Mesh used for straining or sifting" , "Fine strainer" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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