ENGLISH: screen - CREOLE: ekran



Overview of noun screen



The noun screen has 8 senses (first 5 from tagged texts)



1. (4) screen, silver screen, projection screen -- (a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing)

2. (3) blind, screen -- (something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet")

3. (2) screen, CRT screen -- (display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created)

4. (2) screen, cover, covert, concealment -- (a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness")

5. (1) screen -- (protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects))

6. sieve, screen -- (a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles)

7. screen door, screen -- (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")

8. screen -- (partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space)



Overview of verb screen



The verb screen has 7 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)



1. (2) screen, test -- (test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus")

2. (2) screen -- (examine methodically; "screen the suitcases")

3. screen, screen out, sieve, sort -- (examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants")

4. screen -- (project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film")

5. screen, block out -- (prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight")

6. riddle, screen -- (separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff)

7. shield, screen -- (protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm)

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