screen
noun
1. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
Definition categories: man–made, surface
2. a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
Similar word(s): blind
Definition categories: man–made, protection
3. the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
Definition categories: man–made, display
4. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
- a screen of trees afforded privacy
Similar word(s): concealment, cover, covert
Definition categories: man–made, covering
5. 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
Definition categories: man–made, protection
6. the personnel of the film industry
- a star of stage and screen
Similar word(s): filmdom, screenland
Definition categories: group
7. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Similar word(s): sieve
Definition categories: man–made, strainer
8. partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Definition categories: man–made, divider, partition
Sentences with screen as a noun:
- a fire screen
- Jones caught the foul up against the screen.
verb
1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
- screen the blood for the HIV virus
Similar word(s): test
Definition categories: social, check
2. examine methodically
- screen the suitcases
Definition categories: cognition, analyse, analyze, canvass, examine, study
3. examine in order to test suitability
- screen these samples
- screen the job applicants
Definition categories: social, choose, select, take
4. project onto a screen for viewing
- screen a film
Definition categories: perception, show
5. prevent from entering
Definition categories: contact, block, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude
6. separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Similar word(s): riddle
Definition categories: contact, sieve, sift, strain
7. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Similar word(s): shield
Definition categories: competition, protect
Sentences with screen as a verb:
- Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.
- The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing.
- The news report will be screened at 11:00 tonight.
- We need to screen this porch. These bugs are driving me crazy.