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screen

/skr/i/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms projection screen silver screen

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms blind

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms crt screen

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    A screen of trees afforded privacy.
    Synonyms concealment cover covert

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    They put screens in the windows for protection against insects.
    A metal screen protected the observers.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. the personnel of the film industry

    noun.group

    Examples
    A star of stage and screen.
    Synonyms filmdom screenland

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms sieve

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  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

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    He heard the screen slam as she left.
    Synonyms screen door

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. Anything that separates or cuts off inconvenience, injury, or danger; that which shelters or conceals from view; a shield or protection; as, a fire <i>screen</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  11. An erection of white canvas or wood placed on the boundary opposite a batsman to enable him to see ball better.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

    verb.social

    Examples
    Screen the blood for the HIV virus.
    Synonyms test

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. examine methodically

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Screen the suitcases.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. examine in order to test suitability

    verb.social

    Examples
    Screen these samples.
    Screen the job applicants.
    Synonyms screen out sieve sort

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. project onto a screen for viewing

    verb.perception

    Examples
    Screen a film.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. prevent from entering

    verb.contact

    Synonyms block out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

    verb.contact

    Synonyms riddle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    verb.competition

    Synonyms shield

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. To provide with a shelter or means of concealment; to separate or cut off from inconvenience, injury, or danger; to shelter; to protect; to protect by hiding; to conceal; as, fruits <i>screened</i> from cold winds by a forest or hill.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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