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screen
(skr/i/n )

noun (n)

  • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    projection screen, silver screen
    source: wordnet30
  • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    blind
    source: wordnet30
  • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    crt screen
    source: wordnet30
  • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    A screen of trees afforded privacy.
    Synonym:
    concealment, cover, covert
    source: wordnet30
  • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    They put screens in the windows for protection against insects.
    A metal screen protected the observers.
    source: wordnet30
  • the personnel of the film industry(noun.group)
    Example:
    A star of stage and screen.
    Synonym:
    filmdom, screenland
    source: wordnet30
  • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    sieve
    source: wordnet30
  • a door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting; used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He heard the screen slam as she left.
    Synonym:
    screen door
    source: wordnet30
  • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • Anything that separates or cuts off inconvenience, injury, or danger; that which shelters or conceals from view; a shield or protection; as, a fire screen.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • An erection of white canvas or wood placed on the boundary opposite a batsman to enable him to see ball better.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection(verb.social)
    Example:
    Screen the blood for the HIV virus.
    Synonym:
    test
    source: wordnet30
  • examine methodically(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Screen the suitcases.
    source: wordnet30
  • examine in order to test suitability(verb.social)
    Example:
    Screen these samples.
    Screen the job applicants.
    Synonym:
    screen out, sieve, sort
    source: wordnet30
  • project onto a screen for viewing(verb.perception)
    Example:
    Screen a film.
    source: wordnet30
  • prevent from entering(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    block out
    source: wordnet30
  • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    riddle
    source: wordnet30
  • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    shield
    source: wordnet30
  • To provide with a shelter or means of concealment; to separate or cut off from inconvenience, injury, or danger; to shelter; to protect; to protect by hiding; to conceal; as, fruits screened from cold winds by a forest or hill.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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