screen

/skɹiːn/noun
Elementary
1

A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.

2

A frame supporting a mesh of bars or wires used to classify fragments of stone by size, allowing the passage of fragments whose a diameter is smaller than the distance between the bars or wires.

3

The protective netting which protects the audience from flying objects

4

A stencil upon a framed mesh through which paint is forced onto printed-on material; the frame with the mesh itself.

5

Searching through a sample for a target; an act of screening, or the method for it.

6

A technique used to identify genes so as to study gene functions.

7

The viewing surface or area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentation.

8

A room in a cinema.

9

The informational viewing area of electronic devices, where output is displayed.

10

One of the individual regions of a video game, etc. divided into separate screens.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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