Round like a dishpan and smaller than a bathtub, but the ocean can't f? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

Round like a dishpan and smaller than a bathtub, but the ocean can't fill it. What is it?

Choose an answer

A.A colander

B.A bucket

C.A strainer

D.A sieve

Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A sieve

Why this is the answer

A sieve's mesh bottom lets water pass straight through no matter how much you pour in, even an entire ocean's worth.

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