screen
Nouns
- (n) a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing projection screen, silver screen,
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(n) a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
- they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet
- (n) the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube CRT screen,
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(n) 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
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(n) 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
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(n) the personnel of the film industry
- a star of stage and screen
- (n) a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles sieve,
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(n) 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
- (n) partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Verbs
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(v) test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
- screen the blood for the HIV virus
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(v) examine methodically
- screen the suitcases
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(v) examine in order to test suitability
- screen these samples
- screen the job applicants
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(v) project onto a screen for viewing
- screen a film
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(v) prevent from entering
- block out the strong sunlight
- (v) separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff riddle,
- (v) protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm shield,