screens

Noun

• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
• a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
• the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
• a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
  • "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"
• the personnel of the film industry
• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
• 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
• partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
• plural of screen

Verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
• examine methodically
• examine in order to test suitability
• project onto a screen for viewing
• prevent from entering
• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
• third-person singular simple present indicative of screen

Synonyms

blind, block out, concealment, cover, covert, CRT screen, filmdom, projection screen, riddle, screen, screen door, screen out, screenland, shield, sieve, silver screen, sort, test