expression, godan verb (-ru)
drain water; remove water; shake off water
Used for removing water from food, laundry, or objects by draining, shaking, or squeezing. Common in cooking contexts.
茹でたパスタの水を切ってください。
Please drain the boiled pasta.
洗った野菜の水をよく切る。
I shake the water off the washed vegetables thoroughly.