SCREEN
Scrabble letter values: S1C3R1E1E1N1 = 8
Definition
- noun a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing. — synonyms: silver_screen, projection_screen
- noun a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight. — synonyms: blind
- noun the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube. — synonyms: CRT_screen
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something. — synonyms: cover, covert, concealment
- noun a protective covering consisting of netting.
- noun the personnel of the film industry. — synonyms: filmdom, screenland
- noun a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles. — synonyms: sieve
- noun partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space.
- verb test or examine for the presence of disease or infection. — synonyms: test
- verb examine methodically.
- verb examine in order to test suitability. — synonyms: screen_out, sieve, sort
- verb project onto a screen for viewing.
- verb prevent from entering. — synonyms: block_out
- verb separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff. — synonyms: riddle
- verb protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm. — synonyms: shield
Examples
- “they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet”
- “a screen of trees afforded privacy”
- “under cover of darkness”