screen - noun

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

the personnel of the film industry

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

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

partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

screen - verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
• examine methodically
• examine in order to test suitability
• project onto a screen for viewing
• prevent from entering
• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

screen - thesaurus

blind   concealment   cover   covert   filmdom   riddle   screenland   shield   sieve   sort   test