A flat surface on which a picture or series of pictures is projected or displayed. The movie was shown on a large screen in the theater.
A protective or decorative partition or panel, often used to divide a space. She placed a screen in front of the fireplace to prevent sparks from flying out.
A device or object that conceals or protects something from view. The screen of trees provided privacy for the backyard.
A system or procedure used to test, examine, or evaluate someone or something for the presence or absence of a particular quality. The newborn blood screen detected several metabolic disorders early.
A mesh or grid used to separate or filter substances. He used a screen to sift the flour before baking.
The medium of film or television; the cinema collectively. She made her screen debut at the age of nineteen.
In sports, a planned movement or position in which a player legally blocks an opponent's path or line of sight to assist a teammate. The forward set a strong screen to free the shooter for an open three-pointer.
A blocking move or the player performing it that obstructs an opponent's view or path, especially in sports such as basketball or American football. The point guard used a solid screen from the center to get free for the shot.