screen

(noun, verb)

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

Similar word(s): sieve, sort

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.