Screen — (skr[=e]n), n. [OE. scren, OF. escrein, escran, F. [ e]cran, of uncertain origin; cf. G. schirm a screen, OHG. scirm, scerm a protection, shield, or G. schragen a trestle, a stack of wood, or G. schranne a railing.] 1. Anything that separates or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
screen — [skrēn] n. [ME skrene, sieve, curtain < OFr escren < Gmc, as in OHG scerm (Ger shirm), guard, protection, screen < IE base * (s)ker , to cut > SHEAR, SCORE] 1. a) a light, movable, covered frame or series of frames hinged together,… … English World dictionary
Screen — [skri:n ], der; s, s [engl. screen] (EDV): engl. Bez. für: Bildschirm. * * * Screen [engl.], Bildschirm. * * * Screen [skri:n], der; s, s [engl. screen] (EDV): engl. Bez. für Bildschirm … Universal-Lexikon
Screen — (skr[=e]n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Screened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Screening}.] 1. To provide with a shelter or means of concealment; to separate or cut off from inconvenience, injury, or danger; to shelter; to protect; to protect by hiding; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Screen — steht für Bildschirm, allgemein eine visuelle Anzeigevorrichtung Computermonitor, ein Peripheriegerät GNU Screen, Fenstermanager zur Verwendung mit textbasierten Eingabefenstern Screen (Fernsehsendung), ein ehemaliges Kino und DVD Magazin Siehe… … Deutsch Wikipedia
screen — [n] protection used in or as furniture, motion picture display awning, canopy, cloak, concealment, cover, covering, curtain, divider, envelope, guard, hedge, mantle, mask, net, partition, security, shade, shelter, shield, shroud, veil; concepts… … New thesaurus
screen — ► NOUN 1) an upright partition used to divide a room, give shelter, or provide concealment. 2) something that provides shelter or concealment. 3) the surface of a cathode ray tube or similar electronic device, especially that of a television, VDU … English terms dictionary
Screen 3 — was a Post punk Band (1980 1984, 1990 1992)The original line up formed in 1980 (heavily influenced by early Cure) and was: *Neil Dyer (guitar and vocals) *Richard Kett (bass) *Brett Cooper (drums) then added two trumpet players in late 1981:… … Wikipedia
screen — I (guard) verb camouflage, cloak, conceal, cover, defend, disguise, fence, harbor, haven, hide, mask, protect, safeguard, shade, shelter, shield, shroud, veil II (select) verb choose, class, classify, discard, discriminate, eliminate, evaluate,… … Law dictionary
screen — , screen pipe Slotted well casing that is positioned within the producing horizon to prevent the inflow of detrital particles into a well while allowing the inflow of water. See also well screen … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology