screen

(noun) a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing. Synonyms: silver screen, projection screen.

(noun) a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight. Synonyms: blind. Example: "They had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet."

(noun) the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube. Synonyms: CRT screen.

(noun) a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something. Synonyms: cover, covert, concealment. Examples: "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."

(noun) a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame. Examples: "They put screens in the windows for protection against insects." "A metal screen protected the observers."

(noun) the personnel of the film industry. Synonyms: filmdom, screenland. Example: "A star of stage and screen."

(noun) a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles. Synonyms: sieve.

(noun) 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. Synonyms: screen door. Example: "He heard the screen slam as she left."

(noun) partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space.

(verb) test or examine for the presence of disease or infection. Synonyms: test. Example: "Screen the blood for the hiv virus."

(verb) examine methodically. Example: "Screen the suitcases."

(verb) examine in order to test suitability. Synonyms: screen out, sieve, sort. Examples: "Screen these samples." "Screen the job applicants."

(verb) project onto a screen for viewing. Example: "Screen a film."

(verb) prevent from entering. Synonyms: block out. Example: "Block out the strong sunlight."

(verb) separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff. Synonyms: riddle.

(verb) protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm. Synonyms: shield.