Definition of screen

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screen - 17 definitions

- noun
1. screen -- a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
synonyms: silver screen, projection screen
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. blind -- a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
synonyms: blind
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. screen -- the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
synonyms: CRT screen
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. 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"
synonyms: cover, covert, concealment
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. screen -- 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"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. filmdom -- the personnel of the film industry; "a star of stage and screen"
synonyms: filmdom, screenland
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. sieve -- a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
synonyms: sieve
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. screen door -- 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
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. screen -- partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
10. screen -- test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
synonyms: test
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
11. screen -- examine methodically; "screen the suitcases"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
12. screen -- examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
synonyms: screen out, sieve, sort
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
13. screen -- project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
14. screen -- prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight"
synonyms: block out
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
15. riddle -- separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
synonyms: riddle
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
16. shield -- protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
synonyms: shield
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
17. screen, screens -- to provide with a screen
synonyms: screens, bescreen, rescreen, screened, unscreened
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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