screen

Noun
  1. A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing (synset 104159912)
    is a type of: surface - the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
    subtypes: wide screen - a projection screen that is much wider than it is high
    same as: projection screen, silver screen
  2. A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight (synset 102854358)
    "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
    is a type of: protection, protective cover, protective covering - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
    subtypes:
    • curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall - hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
    • shutter - a hinged blind for a window
    • window blind - a blind for privacy or to keep out light
    • blinder, blinker, winker - blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
    same as: blind
  3. The display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube (synset 104159676)
    is a type of: display, video display - an electronic device that represents information in visual form
    subtypes:
    has: foreground - (computer science) a window for an active application
    is a part of: cathode-ray tube, crt - a vacuum tube in which a hot cathode emits a beam of electrons that pass through a high voltage anode and are focused or deflected before hitting a phosphorescent screen
    same as: crt screen
  4. A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something (synset 104159023)
    "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"
    is a type of: covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
    subtypes:
    • blind - a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters)
    • camouflage - device or stratagem for concealment or deceit
    • shoji - a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper
    • stalking-horse - screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
    same as: concealment, cover, covert
  5. A protective covering consisting of netting;
    Can be mounted in a frame (synset 104158646)
    "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers"
    is a type of: protection, protective cover, protective covering - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
    subtypes:
    • fire screen, fireguard - a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
    • mosquito net - a fine net or screen (especially around beds) to protect against mosquitos
    • smoke screen, smokescreen - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
    • window screen - screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window
    • windscreen, windshield - transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle
    is a part of: screen door - 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
    substance holonym: screening - fabric of metal or plastic mesh
  6. The personnel of the film industry (synset 108085293)
    "a star of stage and screen"
    is a type of: film industry, movie industry - the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies
    same as: filmdom, screenland
  7. A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles (synset 104223701)
    is a type of: strainer - a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
    subtypes:
    • riddle - a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
    • sifter - a household sieve (as for flour)
    same as: sieve
  8. Partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space (synset 104159470)
    is a type of: divider, partition - a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
    subtypes:
    • altarpiece, reredos - a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
    • purdah - a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers
    • rood screen - a screen in a church; separates the nave from the choir or chancel
Verb
  1. Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection (synset 202538775)
    "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
    is a type of: check - make an examination or investigation
    same as: test
  2. Examine methodically (synset 200699185)
    "screen the suitcases"
    entail: do away with, eliminate, extinguish, get rid of - terminate, end, or take out
    is a type of: analyse, analyze, canvass, examine, study - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
  3. Examine in order to test suitability (synset 202405520)
    "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
    is a type of: choose, pick out, select, take - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
    same as: screen out, sieve, sort
  4. Project onto a screen for viewing (synset 202144356)
    "screen a film"
    is a type of: show - make visible or noticeable
  5. Prevent from entering (synset 201480168)
    "block out the strong sunlight"
    is a type of: block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude - block passage through
    subtypes: shade - protect from light, heat, or view
    same as: block out
  6. Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff (synset 201463414)
    is a type of: sieve, sift, strain - separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
    same as: riddle
  7. Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm (synset 201132595)
    is a type of: protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    same as: shield

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