Screen - Definition

n 1: a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected
for viewing [syn: screen, silver screen, projection
screen]
2: a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight;
"they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet" [syn:
blind, screen]
3: the display that is electronically created on the surface of
the large end of a cathode-ray tube [syn: screen, CRT
screen]
4: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a
screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness";
"the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest
concealment is to match perfectly the color of the
background" [syn: screen, cover, covert, concealment]
5: 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"
6: the personnel of the film industry; "a star of stage and
screen" [syn: filmdom, screenland, screen]
7: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or
grading particles [syn: sieve, screen]
8: 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" [syn: screen door, screen]
9: partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that
serves to divide a space
v 1: test or examine for the presence of disease or infection;
"screen the blood for the HIV virus" [syn: screen,
test]
2: examine methodically; "screen the suitcases"
3: examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples";
"screen the job applicants" [syn: screen, screen out,
sieve, sort]
4: project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film"
5: prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight" [syn:
screen, block out]
6: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff [syn: riddle,
screen]
7: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm [syn: shield,
screen]