DICTOMETER

SCREENS

1. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   • Silver screen
   • Projection screen
   Definitions:
   • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Blind
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
   Examples:
   • They had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   • CRT screen
   Definitions:
   • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   • Cover
   • Covert
   • Concealment
   Definitions:
   • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • a protective covering consisting of netting
   • can be mounted in a frame
   Examples:
   • They put screens in the windows for protection against insects
   • A metal screen protected the observers
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Filmdom
   • Screenland
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • the personnel of the film industry
   Examples:
   • A star of stage and screen
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Sieve
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Screen door
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • 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
   Examples:
   • He heard the screen slam as she left
   
   
9. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   • Test
   Definitions:
   • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
   Examples:
   • Screen the blood for the HIV virus
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • examine methodically
   Examples:
   • Screen the suitcases
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   • Screen out
   • Sieve
   • Sort
   Definitions:
   • examine in order to test suitability
   Examples:
   • Screen these samples
   • Screen the job applicants
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • project onto a screen for viewing
   Examples:
   • Screen a film
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Screen
   • Block out
   Definitions:
   • prevent from entering
   Examples:
   • Block out the strong sunlight
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Riddle
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Shield
   • Screen
   Definitions:
   • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm