Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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screen | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sieve | Yes | No | Yes | No |
screen (noun) | sieve (noun) |
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a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame | a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles |
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) | sieve (verb) |
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examine methodically | distinguish and separate out |
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements |
prevent from entering | check and sort carefully |
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff | examine in order to test suitability |
project onto a screen for viewing | |
examine in order to test suitability | |
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection |