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