Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Screen.
How to pronounce screen:
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Screen - as a noun
A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
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projection screensilver screenA protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
Example: "They had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
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blindHypernyms (Closely Related)
protectionprotective coverprotective coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
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crt screenHypernyms (Closely Related)
displayvideo displayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
Example: "A screen of trees afforded privacy"
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concealmentcovercovertHypernyms (Closely Related)
coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
Example: "They put screens in the windows for protection against insects"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protectionprotective coverprotective coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The personnel of the film industry
Example: "A star of stage and screen"
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filmdomscreenlandA strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
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sieveHypernyms (Closely Related)
strainerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Screen - as a verb
Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Example: "Screen the blood for the hiv virus"
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testExamine methodically
Example: "Screen the suitcases"
Examine in order to test suitability
Example: "Screen these samples"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screen outsievesortProject onto a screen for viewing
Example: "Screen a film"
Example Sentences
"I saw the movie on the big screen."
"The computer screen displayed the error message."
"She looked at herself in the mirror's screen."
"We installed a mosquito screen on the windows."
"The actor was met with a flurry of flashing screens."
Word Game Points
Is SCREEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, screen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCREEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SCREEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCREEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SCREEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screen is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCREEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
