Thesaurus: screens

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1. n a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing n a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight n the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube n a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something n a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame n the personnel of the film industry n a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles n 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 n partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space v test or examine for the presence of disease or infection v examine methodically v examine in order to test suitability v project onto a screen for viewing v prevent from entering v separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff v protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm