SCREENS Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of screen

as in defenses

means or method of defending the target will be difficult to reach as it is behind a screen of anti-aircraft batteries

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screens

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verb

present tense third-person singular of screen

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks

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as in hides

to keep secret or shut off from view bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street

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as in filters

to pass through a filter you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities

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as in shields

to place a protective layer over screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

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Noun

His off-ball movement and sharp shooting from deep will stretch defenses and create room for Giannis and Dame to operate.

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

Definition of defenses

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