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screen

/skrin/

Synonyms of screen Antonyms of screen Examples of screen Usage of screen Parts of screen Definition that contains screen Words sounding like screen Explanation of screen

verb
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
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shield

type of:
protect
verb
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
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"screen the blood for the HIV virus"

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test

type of:
check
noun
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
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sieve

type of:
strainer
noun
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
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"a screen of trees afforded privacy"

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concealment cover covert

type of:
covering
noun
the personnel of the film industry
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"a star of stage and screen"

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filmdom screenland

type of:
film industry movie industry
verb
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
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riddle

type of:
sieve sift strain
verb
examine in order to test suitability
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"screen these samples" "screen the job applicants"

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screen out sieve sort

type of:
choose take select pick out
noun
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
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projection screen silver screen

type of:
surface
verb
prevent from entering
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block out

type of:
occlude block close up impede jam obstruct obturate
noun
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
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crt screen

type of:
video display display

part of:
crt cathode-ray tube
noun
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
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blind

type of:
protective covering protective cover protection
noun
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
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"they put screens in the windows for protection against insects" "a metal screen protected the observers"

type of:
protection protective cover protective covering

part of:
screen door
verb
examine methodically
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"screen the suitcases"

type of:
examine study analyse canvass analyze
noun
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
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type of:
divider partition
verb
project onto a screen for viewing
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"screen a film"

type of:
show

Examples of screen

"screen the blood for the HIV virus"
"a screen of trees afforded privacy"
"a star of stage and screen"
"screen these samples"
"screen the job applicants"
"they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"
"a metal screen protected the observers"
"screen the suitcases"
"screen a film"

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