window screen

noun

window screen

noun
1

A mesh, made of metal wire, fibreglass, or other synthetic fibre, set in a frame and covering the opening of a window to keep leaves, debris, insects, birds, etc. from entering a building without blocking fresh airflow.

Synonyms
bug screen, fly screen, flyscreen, insect screen
Coordinate terms
screen window, screen door

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