Puree sieve

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A puree sieve is food preparation utensil for mashing vegetables. Typically, a puree sieve consists of three parts: a bottomless bowl, an interchangeable bottom with holes much like those in a colander, and a crank. The latter carries a bent piece of metal which forces the mashed vegetable through the perforated bottom whenever the crank is rotated. A spring around the vertical axis of the crank applies upward pressure to a horizontal bar fastened by two clasps. Interchangeable bottoms are available with different hole sizes. Puree sieves are usually made of stainless steel or aluminum. The bowl may also be plastic.

The also common French word for puree sieve is "passe-vite", literally meaning "go through quickly".