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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