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screen > 15 senses
NOUN1screen, silver screen, projection screenA white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
2screen, blindSomething that keeps things out or hinders sight
3screen, CRT screenDisplay on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created
4screen, cover, covert, concealmentA covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
5screenProtective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects)
6screen, sieveA strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
7screen, screen doorA door that is a screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open door
8screenPartition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
VERB1screen, testTest or examine for the presence of disease or infection
2screenExamine methodically
3screen, screen out, sieve, sortExamine in order to test suitability
4screenProject onto a screen for viewing
5screen, block outPrevent from entering
6screen, riddleSeparate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
7screen, shieldProtect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
screen > pronunciation
Soundsskriy'n
RhymesAberdeen, Abilene, acetylcholine, and 182 more rhymes in iyn at the HyperDic website...
screen > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing.
Synonymssilver screen, projection screen
Narrowerwide screen
Broadersurface
Verbsscreen
screen > noun 2, artifact
MeaningSomething that keeps things out or hinders sight.
Synonymsblind
Narrowercurtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall; shutter; window blind; winker, blinker, blinder
Broaderprotective covering, protective cover, protection
Verbsscreen; screen
screen > noun 3, artifact
MeaningDisplay on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created.
SynonymsCRT screen
Part ofcathode-ray tube, CRT
Partsforeground
Narrowerbackground, desktop, screen background; computer screen, computer display
Broaderdisplay
screen > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA covering that serves to conceal or shelter something.
Examples"they crouched behind the screen"
Synonymscover, covert, concealment
Narrowerblind; camouflage; shoji; stalking-horse
Broadercovering
screen > noun 5, artifact
MeaningProtective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects).
Part ofscreen door, screen
Narrowerfire screen, fireguard; mosquito net; smoke screen, smokescreen; window screen; windshield, windscreen
Broaderprotective covering, protective cover, protection
Substancesscreening
screen > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles.
Synonymssieve
Narrowerriddle; sifter
Broaderstrainer
Verbsscreen
screen > noun 7, artifact
MeaningA door that is a screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open door.
Examples"he heard the screen slam as she left"
Synonymsscreen door
Partsscreen
Broaderdoor
Verbsscreen
screen > noun 8, artifact
MeaningPartition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space.
Narroweraltarpiece, reredos; purdah; rood screen
Broaderpartition, divider
Verbsscreen
screen > verb 1, social
MeaningTest or examine for the presence of disease or infection.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"screen the blood for the HIV virus"
Synonymstest
Broadercheck
screen > verb 2, cognition
MeaningExamine methodically.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"screen the suitcases"
Entailseliminate, get rid of, do away with
Broaderanalyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
Nounsscreener; screening
screen > verb 3, social
MeaningExamine in order to test suitability.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
Synonymsscreen out, sieve, sort
Broaderchoose, take, select, pick out
Nounsscreener; screening
screen > verb 4, perception
MeaningProject onto a screen for viewing.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelSam and Sue screen the movie
Examples"screen a film"
Broadershow
Nounsscreen; screening
screen > verb 5, contact
MeaningPrevent from entering.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsblock out
Narrowershade
Broaderobstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
Nounsscreen
screen > verb 6, contact
MeaningSeparate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsriddle
Broadersift, sieve, strain
Nounsscreen
screen > verb 7, competition
MeaningProtect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymsshield
Broaderprotect
Nounsscreening; screen; screen; screen

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