(architecture, Christianity) A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.

A rack for drying clothes.

plural of clothes screen

(chemistry, physics) A measure of the screening / shielding of an electron from the charge of the nucleus by other, inner electrons

plural of organ screen

An ornamental screen on which a secondary organ is sometimes placed in cathedrals.

(meteorology) A standardized shelter that holds meteorological instruments and protects them from directly being influenced by wind, sunlight and rain.

plural of focusing screen

(photography) A flat translucent material found in a system camera that allows the photographer to preview the framed image in a viewfinder.

A screen displayed by a computer or mobile device left unattended, requiring the user to perform a certain action to regain access.