screen - Meaning in Tamil

screen - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of screen in English

screen noun

1. a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

   Example

   • "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
2. a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

   Examples

   • "a metal screen protected the observers"
   • "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"
3. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

   Examples

   • "a screen of trees afforded privacy"
   • "the brush provided a covert for game"
   • "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
   • "under cover of darkness"
4. partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
5. the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
6. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
7. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
8. the personnel of the film industry

   Example

   • "a star of stage and screen"

screen verb

1. examine methodically

   Example

   • "screen the suitcases"
2. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
3. separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
4. prevent from entering

   Example

   • "block out the strong sunlight"
5. project onto a screen for viewing

   Example

   • "screen a film"
6. examine in order to test suitability

   Examples

   • "screen the job applicants"
   • "screen these samples"
7. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

   Synonyms

   test

   Example

   • "screen the blood for the HIV virus"

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