screen (n.)

  1. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

    [ Syn: silver screen , projection screen ]

  2. a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet

    [ Syn: blind ]

  3. the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

    [ Syn: crt screen ]

  4. 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 ]

  5. 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'

  6. the personnel of the film industry; a star of stage and screen

    [ Syn: filmdom , screenland ]

  7. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

    [ Syn: sieve ]

  8. 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 ]

  9. partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

    screen (v.)

  1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; screen the blood for the HIV virus

    [ Syn: test ]

  2. examine methodically; screen the suitcases'

  3. examine in order to test suitability; screen these samples; screen the job applicants

    [ Syn: screen out , sieve , sort ]

  4. project onto a screen for viewing; screen a film'

  5. prevent from entering; block out the strong sunlight

    [ Syn: block out ]

  6. separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

    [ Syn: riddle ]

  7. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

    [ Syn: shield ]

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