screen saver

/ˌskrin ˈseɪvər/
/skrin ˈseɪvə/
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Definitions of screen saver
  1. noun
    (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time
    “screen savers prevent the damage that occurs when the same areas of light and dark are displayed too long”
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    type of:
    design, figure, pattern
    a decorative or artistic work
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