frame
frame/frām/
noun
- a rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a door or window.synonyms: setting, mount, mounting, surround, fixture, support, stand
- a person's body with reference to its size or build."a shiver shook her slim frame"synonyms: body, figure, form, shape, physique, build, size, proportions, skeleton, bones, framework, structure, bod, chassis
- a basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text."the establishment of conditions provides a frame for interpretation"synonyms: structure, framework, context, scheme, system, plan, order, form, fabric, constitution, organization
- a structural environment within which a class of words or other linguistic units can be correctly used. For example I — him is a frame for a large class of transitive verbs.
- a single complete picture in a series forming a movie, television, or video film."video footage slowed down to 20 frames a second"
- another term for rack1 (sense 4 of the noun).
- short for frame-up.
verb
- place (a picture or photograph) in a frame."he had the photo framed"synonyms: mount, set in a frame, surround, enclose, encase
- create or formulate (a concept, plan, or system)."the staff have proved invaluable in framing the proposals"synonyms: formulate, draw up, plan, draft, map out, sketch out, work out, shape, compose, put together, arrange, form, devise, create, establish, conceive, think up, hatch, originate, orchestrate, engineer, organize, coordinate, dream up, cook up
- produce false evidence against (an innocent person) so that they appear guilty."he claims he was framed"synonyms: falsely incriminate, fabricate charges against, fabricate evidence against, entrap, fit up, set up
- erect the framework of a building.
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May 24, 2024 · 1 · to enclose in a frame. frame a picture ; 4 · to construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure). frame a house ; 5.
frame verb [T] (EXPRESS). to carefully plan or organize ideas, suggestions, methods, etc., in a particular way: Their conclusions are framed in such a way that ...
verb · to construct by fitting parts together · to draw up the plans or basic details for; outline · to compose, contrive, or conceive · to provide, support, or ...
1. a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc. 2. a rigid structure formed of relatively slender pieces, joined so as to surround sizable empty ...
FRAME meaning: 1 : the basic structure and shape of the body of a person or animal; 2 : an arrangement of parts that support and form the basic shape of ...
A frame is a basic shape or structure, especially one that outlines or surrounds a door or window. If you slam your bedroom door hard enough, the whole frame ...
Frequently without article in prepositional phrases, as in frame, into frame, out of frame. ... 'Acceleration', and by consequence 'force', have no meaning ...
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the plastic or metal structure that holds together a pair of glasses: I think I need glasses with bigger frames.
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definition 1: a structure made of parts that are joined together and that supports a larger object. The body of the car was damaged, but its frame was still ...
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