a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
[ Syn: silver screen , projection screen ]
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet
[ Syn: blind ]
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
[ Syn: crt screen ]
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; a screen of trees afforded privacy; under cover of darkness; the brush provided a covert for game; the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
[ Syn: cover , covert , concealment ]
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; they put screens in the windows for protection against insects; a metal screen protected the observers'
the personnel of the film industry; a star of stage and screen
[ Syn: filmdom , screenland ]
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
[ Syn: sieve ]
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; he heard the screen slam as she left
[ Syn: screen door ]
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
screen (n.)
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; screen the blood for the HIV virus
[ Syn: test ]
examine methodically; screen the suitcases'
examine in order to test suitability; screen these samples; screen the job applicants
[ Syn: screen out , sieve , sort ]
project onto a screen for viewing; screen a film'
prevent from entering; block out the strong sunlight
[ Syn: block out ]
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
[ Syn: riddle ]
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
[ Syn: shield ]