screen

screen in WordNet English dictionary

noun

a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
"they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
blind screen
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 cover covert concealment
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
screen CRT screen
the personnel of the film industry
"a star of stage and screen"
filmdom screenland screen
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
screen silver screen projection screen
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"
screen
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
sieve screen
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
screen
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 door screen

verb

prevent from entering
"block out the strong sunlight"
screen block out
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
riddle screen
examine methodically
"screen the suitcases"
screen
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
shield screen
project onto a screen for viewing
"screen a film"
screen
examine in order to test suitability
"screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
screen screen out sieve sort
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
"screen the blood for the HIV virus"
screen test