screener
One who, or that which, screensOne who, or that which, screens.: A person employed to filter the mined coal through a metal screen to remove impurities.
» At least two federal health screeners at Los Angeles International Airport have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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5 sensesOne who, or that which, screens.
(historical)A person employed to filter the mined coal through a metal screen to remove impurities.
A question or survey used to filter potential participants based on some characteristic.
An advance screening of a film sent to critics, awards voters, etc.
(in compounds)A cinema having the specified number of screens.
A player setting a screen for a teammate in an offensive sequence.
- a guard at an airport who checks passengers or their luggage at a security checkpoint
Examples
1 sentencesAt least two federal health screeners at Los Angeles International Airport have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Origin
From screen + -er.From screen + -er.
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