Definition of Screen

Noun: screen skreen

A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
- silver screen, projection screen
A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
"they had just moved in and had not put up screens yet";
- blind
The display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
- CRT screen
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
"a screen of trees afforded privacy";
- cover, covert, concealment
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";
- filmdom, screenland
A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
- sieve
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";
- screen door
Partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

Verb: screen skreen

Check for the presence of disease or infection
"screen the blood for the HIV virus";
- test
Examine methodically
"screen the suitcases"
Examine in order to test suitability
"screen these samples";
- screen out, sieve, sort
Project onto a screen for viewing
"screen a film"
Prevent from entering
"screen the strong sunlight";
- block out
Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
- riddle
Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
- shield