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English to English noun
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a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing |  | source: wordnet30
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a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight | | Example: they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet
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the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube | | source: wordnet30
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a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something | | Example: 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
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a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame | | Example: they put screens in the windows for protection against insects
a metal screen protected the observers
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the personnel of the film industry | | Example: a star of stage and screen
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a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles | | source: wordnet30
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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 | | Example: he heard the screen slam as she left
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partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space | | source: wordnet30
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Anything that separates or cuts off inconvenience, injury, or danger; that which shelters or conceals from view; a shield or protection; as, a fire screen. | | source: webster1913
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An erection of white canvas or wood placed on the boundary opposite a batsman to enable him to see ball better. | | source: webster1913 verb
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test or examine for the presence of disease or infection | | Example: screen the blood for the HIV virus
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examine methodically | | Example: screen the suitcases
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examine in order to test suitability | | Example: screen these samples
screen the job applicants
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project onto a screen for viewing | | Example: screen a film
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prevent from entering | | Example: block out the strong sunlight
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separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff | | source: wordnet30
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protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | | source: wordnet30
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To provide with a shelter or means of concealment; to separate or cut off from inconvenience, injury, or danger; to shelter; to protect; to protect by hiding; to conceal; as, fruits screened from cold winds by a forest or hill. | | source: webster1913
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