screen

n 1: a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected

for viewing [syn: {silver screen}, {projection screen}]

2: something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had

just moved in and had not put up blinds yet" [syn: {blind}]

3: the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which

an electronically created image is formed [syn: {CRT

screen}]

4: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something;

"they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of

darkness" [syn: {cover}, {covert}, {concealment}]

5: a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows

or doors for protection (especially against insects)

6: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or

grading particles [syn: {sieve}]

7: a door that is a screen to keep insects out of a building;

"he heard the screen slam as she left" [syn: {screen door}]

8: a decorative frame or panel serving to divide a space

v 1: test or examine for the presence of disease or infection;

"screen the blood for the HIV virus" [syn: {test}]

2: examine methodically; test for suitability

3: examine in order to test suitability; "screen these

samples"; "screen the job applicants" [syn: {screen out},

{sieve}, {sort}]

4: project onto a screen for viewing; of films

5: prevent from entering, as of light [syn: {block out}]

6: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff [syn: {riddle}]

7: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm [syn: {shield}]