The best replacement for strainer is colander.

The best alternatives to strainer are rated as following:
★★★★★  colander
★★★  filter
★★★  sieve
★★  chinois
★★  sifter
★  cheesecloth
★  food mill
★  stretcher
★  y strainer
★  siv
  infuser basket
  infuser
  standard strainer
  t-strainer
  fuel filter
  t type strainer
  tea ball
  basket
  basket strainer

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Speaking about strainer, one probably shouldn't forget about lid.

Other search terms related to strainer and their ratings are:
★★★★★ lid
★★★★ blowdown valve
★★ foot valve
★ check valve
★ ball valve
★ valve
★ funnel
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