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  1. verb
    protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

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  2. verb
    test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
    "screen the blood for the HIV virus"

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  3. noun
    a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

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  4. noun
    a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
    "a screen of trees afforded privacy"

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  5. noun
    the personnel of the film industry
    "a star of stage and screen"

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  6. verb
    separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

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  7. verb
    examine in order to test suitability
    "screen these samples" "screen the job applicants"

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  8. noun
    a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
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  9. verb
    prevent from entering

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

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  11. noun
    a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

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  12. 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"
  13. verb
    examine methodically
    "screen the suitcases"
  14. noun
    partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
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  15. verb
    project onto a screen for viewing
    "screen a film"
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Definition that contains screen
  • window screen screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window
  • stalking-horse screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
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