screen

Meanings

• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
• a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
• 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"
• 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
• 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"
• partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
• 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
• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

Synonyms

blind, block out, concealment, cover, covert, CRT screen, filmdom, projection screen, riddle, screen door, screen out, screenland, shield, sieve, silver screen, sort, test