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Meanings and definitions of "screen"

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a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

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a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

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the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

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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"

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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"

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the personnel of the film industry; "a star of stage and screen"

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a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

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partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

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test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus"

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examine methodically; "screen the suitcases"

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examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"

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project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film"

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prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight"

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separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

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protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

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