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protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects) a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness" partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing examine methodically; "screen the suitcases" prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight" project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film" examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants" test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus" something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet" a door that is a screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open door; "he heard the screen slam as she left" a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff |
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