screen

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

a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; “they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet”

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 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”

a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; “they put screens in the windows for protection against insects”; “a metal screen protected the observers”

the personnel of the film industry; “a star of stage and screen”

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; “he heard the screen slam as she left”

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

test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; “screen the blood for the HIV virus”

examine methodically; “screen the suitcases”

examine in order to test suitability; “screen these samples”; “screen the job applicants”

project onto a screen for viewing; “screen a film”

prevent from entering; “block out the strong sunlight”

separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm