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screen vs smoke screen

smoke screen vs screen

screen and smoke screen both are nouns.

screen is a verb but smoke screen is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screen Yes No Yes No
smoke screen Yes No No No
As nouns, smoke screen is a hyponym of screen; that is, smoke screen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than screen:
  • screen: a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
  • smoke screen: (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
screen (noun) smoke screen (noun)
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
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) smoke screen (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 smoke screen

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