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Screen

noun

1.

A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing. Synonyms: projection screen, silver screen.

2.

A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight. Synonym: blind.

3.

The display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube. Synonym: CRT screen.

4.

A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something. Synonyms: concealment, cover, covert. "Under cover of darkness" , "The brush provided a covert for game" , "The simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"

5.

A protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame. "A metal screen protected the observers"

6.

The personnel of the film industry. Synonyms: filmdom, screenland.

7.

A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles. Synonym: sieve.

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. Synonym: screen door.

9.

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

verb

(past & past part. screened; pres. part. screening)

1.

Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection. Synonym: test.

2.

Examine methodically.

3.

Examine in order to test suitability. Synonyms: screen out, sieve, sort. "Screen the job applicants"

4.

Project onto a screen for viewing.

5.

Prevent from entering. Synonym: block out.

6.

Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff. Synonym: riddle.

7.

Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm. Synonym: shield.

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