Definitions for screen
The noun screen has 9 senses? (first 5 from tagged texts)
(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)
The verb screen has 7 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
(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)
