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Screen

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Definitions for Screen

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