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screen vs altarpiece

altarpiece vs screen

screen and altarpiece both are nouns.

screen is a verb but altarpiece is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screen Yes No Yes No
altarpiece Yes No No No
As nouns, altarpiece is a hyponym of screen; that is, altarpiece is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than screen:
  • screen: partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
  • altarpiece: a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
Other hyponyms of screen include reredos, purdah, rood screen.
screen (noun) altarpiece (noun)
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
the personnel of the film industry
screen (verb) altarpiece (verb)
examine methodically
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
prevent from entering
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
project onto a screen for viewing
examine in order to test suitability
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Difference between screen and altarpiece

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