Synonyms: riddle
Definition: a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
Definition: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Synonyms: brain-teaser, riddle, enigma, conundrum
Definition: a difficult problem
Similar words: problem
Definition: a question raised for consideration or solution
Usage: our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
Synonyms: riddle
Definition: set a difficult problem or riddle
Usage: riddle me a riddle
Similar words: dumbfound, bewilder, baffle, beat, amaze, puzzle, pose, mystify, nonplus, perplex, stick, stupefy, flummox, gravel, get, vex
Definition: be a mystery or bewildering to
Usage: This beats me!; Got me--I don't know the answer!; a vexing problem; This question really stuck me
Synonyms: riddle
Definition: explain a riddle
Similar words: puzzle out, figure out, lick, work, work out, solve
Definition: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Usage: did you solve the problem?; Work out your problems with the boss; this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out; did you get it?; Did you get my meaning?; He could not work the math problem
Synonyms: riddle
Definition: speak in riddles
Similar words: communicate, intercommunicate
Definition: transmit thoughts or feelings
Usage: He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist
Synonyms: diffuse, penetrate, permeate, pervade, interpenetrate, imbue, riddle
Definition: spread or diffuse through
Usage: An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration; music penetrated the entire building; His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
Similar words: penetrate, perforate
Definition: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Usage: The bullet penetrated her chest
Synonyms: riddle
Definition: pierce with many holes
Usage: The bullets riddled his body
Definition: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Similar words: sieve, sift, strain
Definition: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
Usage: sift the flour