Salatschleuder

salad spinner

noun zah-LAHT-shloy-der Rare

Usage Note

Salatschleuder is a kitchen gadget with an inner perforated basket that spins by pulling a cord or pressing a pump, centrifugally removing water from washed salad leaves. Widely sold in German kitchenware shops.

Examples

"Nach dem Waschen schleudert die Salatschleuder das überschüssige Wasser ab."

Natural Translation

After washing, the salad spinner spins off the excess water.

Literal Translation

After washing the salad spinner flings off the excess water.

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