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Words with a similar base: CRT_screen, projection_screen, screen, screen_door, screen_out, screenland, silver_screen

'screen'

[screen.n.01] as in: a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

'screen'

[blind.n.03] as in: a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

Examples:
they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet

'screen'

[screen.n.03] as in: the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

'screen'

[screen.n.04] as in: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

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

'screen'

[screen.n.05] as in: 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

'screen'

[filmdom.n.01] as in: the personnel of the film industry

Examples:
a star of stage and screen

'screen'

[sieve.n.01] as in: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

'screen'

[screen_door.n.01] as in: 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

Examples:
he heard the screen slam as she left

'screen'

[screen.n.09] as in: partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

'screen'

[screen.v.01] as in: test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

Examples:
screen the blood for the HIV virus

'screen'

[screen.v.02] as in: examine methodically

Examples:
screen the suitcases

'screen'

[screen.v.03] as in: examine in order to test suitability

Examples:
screen these samples
screen the job applicants

'screen'

[screen.v.04] as in: project onto a screen for viewing

Examples:
screen a film

'screen'

[screen.v.05] as in: prevent from entering

Examples:
block out the strong sunlight

'screen'

[riddle.v.03] as in: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

'screen'

[shield.v.01] as in: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

Origins

					screen (English)
└── screne (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── escren (Anglo-Norman)