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screen vs strainer

strainer vs screen

screen and strainer both are nouns.

screen is a verb but strainer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screen Yes No Yes No
strainer Yes No No No
As nouns, strainer is a hypernym of screen; that is, strainer is a word with a broader meaning than screen:
  • screen: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
  • strainer: a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
screen (noun) strainer (noun)
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
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) strainer (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 strainer

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