the silver screen

: a white ductile very malleable metallic element that is capable of a high degree of polish, is chiefly monovalent in compounds, and has the highest thermal and electric conductivity of any substance — see Chemical Elements Table

: silver as a commodity

: coin made of silver

: made of silver

: resembling silver: such as

: having a white lustrous sheen

: to cover with silver (as by electroplating)

: to coat with a substance (such as a metal) resembling silver

: to give a silvery luster to

: a protective or ornamental device (such as a movable partition) shielding an area from heat or drafts or from view

: something that shelters, protects, or hides: such as

: a growth or stand of trees, shrubs, or plants

: to guard from injury or danger

: to give shelter or protection to with or as if with a screen

: to separate with or as if with a screen