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List of meaning for screen

screen, silver screen, projection screen(noun)

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

blind, screen(noun)

a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

"they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

screen, CRT screen(noun)

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

screen, cover, covert, concealment(noun)

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"

screen(noun)

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"

filmdom, screenland, screen(noun)

the personnel of the film industry

"a star of stage and screen"

sieve, screen(noun)

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

screen door, screen(noun)

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"

screen(verb)

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

screen, test(verb)

test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

"screen the blood for the HIV virus"

screen(verb)

examine methodically

"screen the suitcases"

screen, screen out, sieve, sort(verb)

examine in order to test suitability

"screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"

screen(verb)

project onto a screen for viewing

"screen a film"

screen, block out(verb)

prevent from entering

"block out the strong sunlight"

riddle, screen(verb)

separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

shield, screen(verb)

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

the art or business of making a movie

he was a star of both stage and screen

means or method of defending

the target will be difficult to reach as it is behind a screen of anti-aircraft batteries

to drive danger or attack away from

attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks

to keep secret or shut off from view

bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street

to pass through a filter

you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities

to place a protective layer over

screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

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