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