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> utterly valueless semantic quibbling

They're technical terms - entirely different tactical actions. You're confusing a screen with a guard or covering force.

If you asked someone to screen and really you mean cover or guard, you've fucked up.



> They're technical terms - entirely different tactical actions.

Right here! This is so close to what I was talking about. You might refer to the specific field the are technical terms in.

> You're confusing a screen with a guard or covering force.

Nah, likely a non-professional.




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