1) Aid in steeping 2) Bag alternative 3) Beverage-brewing container 4) Brewing aid 5) Brewing container 6) Brewing gizmo 7) Certain perforated container 8) Container for pekoe 9) Holey brewing gadget 10) Loose leaf holder 11) Perforated sphere 12) Steeping gadget 
[n] - a kitchen utensil consisting of a perforated metal ball for making tea
noun a kitchen utensil consisting of a perforated metal ball for making tea