SCREEN

• (noun) a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

  "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

  synonyms : blind

• (noun) 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"

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : concealment , cover , covert

• (noun) partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

• (noun) the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

  synonyms : crt screen

• (noun) a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

  synonyms : projection screen , silver screen

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : screen door

• (noun) a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

  synonyms : sieve

• (noun) the personnel of the film industry

  "a star of stage and screen"

  synonyms : filmdom , screenland

• (verb) examine methodically

  "screen the suitcases"

• (verb) protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

  synonyms : shield

• (verb) separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

  synonyms : riddle

• (verb) prevent from entering

  "block out the strong sunlight"

  synonyms : block out

• (verb) project onto a screen for viewing

  "screen a film"

• (verb) examine in order to test suitability

  "screen these samples", "screen the job applicants"

  synonyms : screen out , sieve , sort

• (verb) test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

  "screen the blood for the HIV virus"

  synonyms : test

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