window screen

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window screen - screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window

screen - a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers"

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and vitex, the abortion tree, scratching at the window screen.

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Lay wax paper under the window screen to keep the glue from sticking to the workbench.

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