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shutter vs screen

screen vs shutter

shutter and screen both are nouns.

shutter and screen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shutter Yes No Yes No
screen Yes No Yes No
As nouns, screen is a hypernym of shutter; that is, screen is a word with a broader meaning than shutter:
  • shutter: a hinged blind for a window
  • screen: a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
Other hypernyms of shutter include blind.
shutter (noun) screen (noun)
a hinged blind for a window a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure 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
shutter (verb) screen (verb)
close with shutters 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 shutter and screen

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