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Meaning of screen
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
screen
n 1: a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected
for viewing [syn: {screen}, {silver screen}, {projection
screen}]
2: a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight;
"they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet" [syn:
{blind}, {screen}]
3: the display that is electronically created on the surface of
the large end of a cathode-ray tube [syn: {screen}, {CRT
screen}]
4: 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" [syn: {screen}, {cover}, {covert}, {concealment}]
5: 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"
6: the personnel of the film industry; "a star of stage and
screen" [syn: {filmdom}, {screenland}, {screen}]
7: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or
grading particles [syn: {sieve}, {screen}]
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; "he heard the
screen slam as she left" [syn: {screen door}, {screen}]
9: partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that
serves to divide a space
v 1: test or examine for the presence of disease or infection;
"screen the blood for the HIV virus" [syn: {screen},
{test}]
2: examine methodically; "screen the suitcases"
3: examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples";
"screen the job applicants" [syn: {screen}, {screen out},
{sieve}, {sort}]
4: project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film"
5: prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight" [syn:
{screen}, {block out}]
6: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff [syn: {riddle},
{screen}]
7: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm [syn: {shield},
{screen}]
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