Definition of screens

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  • screens is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • screens is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • screens is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of screens

  • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. shield
  • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection (verb)

    Examples

    1. screen the blood for the HIV virus

    Synonyms

    1. test
  • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. sieve
  • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something (noun)

    Examples

    1. a screen of trees afforded privacy

    Synonyms

    1. concealment
    2. cover
    3. covert
  • the personnel of the film industry (noun)

    Examples

    1. a star of stage and screen

    Synonyms

    1. filmdom
    2. screenland
  • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. riddle
  • examine in order to test suitability (verb)

    Examples

    1. screen these samples
    2. screen the job applicants

    Synonyms

    1. screen out
    2. sieve
    3. sort
  • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. projection screen
    2. silver screen
  • prevent from entering (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. block out
  • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. crt screen
  • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. blind
  • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame (noun)

    Examples

    1. they put screens in the windows for protection against insects
    2. a metal screen protected the observers
  • examine methodically (verb)

    Examples

    1. screen the suitcases
  • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space (noun)
  • project onto a screen for viewing (verb)

    Examples

    1. screen a film

See definition of screens in Merriam Webster