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screen
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
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noun
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
“they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet”
noun
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
“they put screens in the windows for protection against insects”
noun
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
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
“a star of stage and screen”
verb
examine methodically
“screen the suitcases”
verb
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
verb
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
verb
prevent from entering
“block out the strong sunlight”
verb
project onto a screen for viewing
“screen a film”
verb
examine in order to test suitability
“screen these samples”
verb
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
“screen the blood for the HIV virus”
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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
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