Definition: a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
Usage: they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet
Main entry: screen
Definition: a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
Usage: they put screens in the windows for protection against insects; a metal screen protected the observers
Main entry: screen, concealment, cover, covert
Definition: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
Usage: 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
Main entry: screen
Definition: partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Main entry: screen, CRT screen
Definition: the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
Main entry: screen, silver screen, projection screen
Definition: a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
Main entry: screen, screen door
Definition: 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
Usage: he heard the screen slam as she left
Definition: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Main entry: filmdom, screen, screenland
Definition: the personnel of the film industry
Usage: a star of stage and screen
Main entry: screen
Definition: examine methodically
Usage: screen the suitcases
Definition: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Definition: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Definition: prevent from entering
Usage: block out the strong sunlight
Main entry: screen
Definition: project onto a screen for viewing
Usage: screen a film
Main entry: sieve, screen, screen out, sort
Definition: examine in order to test suitability
Usage: screen these samples; screen the job applicants
Definition: test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Usage: screen the blood for the HIV virus