Oh pshaw, on Fri 02 Nov 2007 05:10:01p, jt august meant to say...

> In article >,
> Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>> > Yes, they can be. But a screen is a right angle interwoven mesh of
>> > constant-diameter or constant-width linear elements,
>>
>> ???? Where did you come up with that definition? There are many types of
>> screens, wire mesh window screens are just one of many types.
>
> From Google, define screen:
>
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...=en&defl=en &
> q=define:screen&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=tit le
>
> The 11th definition given is:
>
> sieve: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading
> particles
>
>
> This definition does not require the straining element be made of a
> woven mesh. I have a conical sieve that has many holes but is pressed
> from sheet stainless steel. I think it matches this definition.
>
> jt
>

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