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screen

English

🔊 a protective covering consisting of netting
“they put screens in the windows for protection against insects”
🔊 a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
🔊 partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
🔊 the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
🔊 a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
🔊 a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
“they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet”
🔊 a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
🔊 the personnel of the film industry
“a star of stage and screen”
🔊 examine methodically
“screen the suitcases”
🔊 prevent from entering
“block out the strong sunlight”
🔊 project onto a screen for viewing
“screen a film”
🔊 examine in order to test suitability
“screen these samples”
🔊 test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
“screen the blood for the HIV virus”
🔊 protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
🔊 separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff