English dictionary
screen
nounPronunciation
skɹiːn
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
noun
- a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
noun
- a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
noun
- partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
noun
- the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
noun
- a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
noun
- a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
noun
- the personnel of the film industry
verb
- examine methodically
verb
- protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
verb
- separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
verb
- prevent from entering
verb
- project onto a screen for viewing
verb
- examine in order to test suitability
verb
- test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Example sentences
they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet
they put screens in the windows for protection against insects
a metal screen protected the observers
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 star of stage and screen
screen the suitcases
block out the strong sunlight
screen a film
screen these samples
screen the job applicants
screen the blood for the HIV virus