Frame

[freɪm] or [frem]

Definition

(noun.) one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided.

(noun.) a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror; 'the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention'; 'the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held'.

(noun.) the framework for a pair of eyeglasses.

(noun.) a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film.

(noun.) an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently.

(noun.) a single drawing in a comic_strip.

(verb.) make up plans or basic details for; 'frame a policy'.

(verb.) formulate in a particular style or language; 'I wouldn't put it that way'; 'She cast her request in very polite language'.

(verb.) enclose in or as if in a frame; 'frame a picture'.

(verb.) construct by fitting or uniting parts together.

(verb.) enclose in a frame, as of a picture.

Checker: Vernon--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. See Dovetail, Halve, v. t., Miter, Tenon, Tooth, Tusk, Scarf, and Splice.

(v. t.) To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false.

(v. t.) To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform.

(v. t.) To cause; to bring about; to produce.

(v. t.) To support.

(v. t.) To provide with a frame, as a picture.

(v. i.) To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech.

(v. i.) To proceed; to go.

(n.) Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure.

(n.) The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person.

(n.) A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched

(n.) The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.

(n.) A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings.

(n.) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.

(n.) A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc.

(n.) A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost.

(n.) A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor.

(n.) A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.

(n.) Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government.

(n.) Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame.

(n.) Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Construct, build, put together.[2]. Form, compose, make, constitute.[3]. Invent, devise, plan, contrive.[4]. Fabricate, forge.[5]. Put into a frame.

n. [1]. Skeleton, framing, framework, carcass.[2]. Form, structure, fabric, system, scheme, constitution.[3]. Condition, state, temper, mood.

Editor: Lyle

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See FORM]

Typed by Gus

Definition

v.t. to form: to shape: to construct by fitting the parts to each other: to plan adjust or adapt to an end: to contrive or devise: to constitute: to put a frame or border round as a picture: to put into a frame: (Spens.) to support.—v.i. (dial.) to move: (B.) to contrive.—n. the form: a putting together of parts: a case made to enclose or support anything: the skeleton of anything: state of mind: in gardening a movable structure used for the cultivation or the sheltering of plants as a 'forcing-frame ' 'cucumber-frame ' &c.: (Shak.) the act of devising.—ns. Frame′-bridge a bridge constructed of pieces of timber framed together; Frame′-house a house consisting of a skeleton of timber with boards or shingles laid on; Frame′-mak′er a maker of frames for pictures; Fram′er he who forms or constructs: one who makes frames for pictures &c.; Frame′-saw a thin saw stretched in a frame for greater rigidity; Frame′work the work that forms the frame: the skeleton or outline of anything; Fram′ing the act of constructing: a frame or setting.

Editor: Marilyn

Examples

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