RhymeZone: sieve definitions

Definitions of sieve:

noun: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
verb: distinguish and separate out
verb: check and sort carefully
verb: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
verb: examine in order to test suitability
name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #78158)