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Noun | 1. | ![]() surface - the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"; "the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface" wide screen - a projection screen that is much wider than it is high |
2. | ![]() protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" shutter - a hinged blind for a window window blind - a blind for privacy or to keep out light | |
3. | screen - the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube screen background, desktop, background - (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear cathode-ray tube, CRT - a vacuum tube in which a hot cathode emits a beam of electrons that pass through a high voltage anode and are focused or deflected before hitting a phosphorescent screen computer display, computer screen - a screen used to display the output of a computer to the user video display, display - an electronic device that represents information in visual form foreground - (computer science) a window for an active application | |
4. | ![]() blind - a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters); "he waited impatiently in the blind" camouflage - device or stratagem for concealment or deceit covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) shoji - a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper stalking-horse - screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game | |
5. | screen - 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" fire screen, fireguard - a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks) mosquito net - a fine net or screen (especially around beds) to protect against mosquitos protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" screen door, screen - 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; "he heard the screen slam as she left" screening - fabric of metal or plastic mesh smoke screen, smokescreen - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements window screen - screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window windscreen, windshield - transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle | |
6. | ![]() film industry, movie industry - the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies | |
7. | ![]() riddle - a coarse sieve (as for gravel) sifter - a household sieve (as for flour) strainer - a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through | |
8. | ![]() door - a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left" screen - 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" | |
9. | screen - partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space altarpiece, reredos - a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table partition, divider - a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) purdah - a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers rood screen - a screen in a church; separates the nave from the choir or chancel | |
Verb | 1. | screen - test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus" check - make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class" |
2. | screen - examine methodically; "screen the suitcases" | |
3. | screen - examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants" | |
4. | screen - project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film" show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please" | |
5. | ![]() obturate, occlude, close up, impede, obstruct, jam, block - block passage through; "obstruct the path" shade - protect from light, heat, or view; "Shade your eyes when you step out into the bright sunlight" | |
6. | screen - separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff | |
7. | screen - protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" |