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Meaning of screen

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  screen
      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}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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