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Term: to screen from

Definition:

verb: to shield or protect something or someone from view or danger by placing a barrier in front.

noun: a protective barrier or material used to hide or shield from view or danger.

Sense 1: Verb

Usage: When camping, it is important to use tents to screen from bugs and mosquitoes.

Sample Sentence 1: The tall trees screened us from curious onlookers as we enjoyed a picnic by the pond.

Sample Sentence 2: The celebrity used bodyguards to screen her from the relentless paparazzi.

Sense 2: Noun

Usage: The theater used a large screen to screen from the audience the backstage preparations for the play.

Sample Sentence 1: The movie set was surrounded by screens from unwanted intruders.

Sample Sentence 2: The privacy screen on my laptop helps to screen from prying eyes when I'm working in public places.

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