'Frame' definitions:

Definition of 'frame'

(from WordNet)
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
Alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" [syn: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh]
noun
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat [syn: inning, frame]
noun
A single drawing in a comic_strip
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An application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently
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A system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning [syn: frame of reference, frame]
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The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal [syn: skeletal system, skeleton, frame, systema skeletale]
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The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton" [syn: skeleton, skeletal frame, frame, underframe]
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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" [syn: frame, framing]
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One of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
verb
Enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture" [syn: frame, frame in, border]
verb
Enclose in a frame, as of a picture
verb
Take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police" [syn: ensnare, entrap, frame, set up]
verb
Formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language" [syn: frame, redact, cast, put, couch]
verb
Make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy" [syn: frame, compose, draw up]
verb
Construct by fitting or uniting parts together [syn: frame, frame up]

Definition of 'Frame'

From: GCIDE
  • Frame \Frame\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Framed; p. pr. & vb. n. Framing.] [OE. framen, fremen, to execute, build, AS. fremman to further, perform, effect, fr. fram strong, valiant; akin to E. foremost, and prob. to AS. fram from, Icel. fremja, frama, to further, framr forward, G. fromm worthy, excellent, pious. See Foremost, From, and cf. Furnish.]
  • 1. (Arch. & Engin.) 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false. [1913 Webster]
  • How many excellent reasonings are framed in the mind of a man of wisdom and study in a length of years. --I. Watts. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform. [1913 Webster]
  • And frame my face to all occasions. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • We may in some measure frame our minds for the reception of happiness. --Landor. [1913 Webster]
  • The human mind is framed to be influenced. --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To cause; to bring about; to produce. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Fear frames disorder, and disorder wounds. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. To support. [Obs. & R.] [1913 Webster]
  • That on a staff his feeble steps did frame. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. To provide with a frame, as a picture. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. to manufacture false evidence against (an innocent person), so as to make the person appear guilty of a crime. The act of framing a person is often referred to as a frame-up. [PJC]

Definition of 'Frame'

From: GCIDE
  • Frame \Frame\, v. i.
  • 1. To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech. [Obs.] --Judg. xii. 6. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To proceed; to go. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • The bauty of this sinful dame Made many princes thither frame. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Frame'

From: GCIDE
  • Frame \Frame\, n.
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • These are thy glorious works, Parent of good, Almighty! thine this universal frame. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person. [1913 Webster]
  • Some bloody passion shakes your very frame. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • No frames could be strong enough to endure it. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. 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; as: (a) The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels. (b) (Founding) A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings. (c) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering. (d) A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc. (e) (Hort.) A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost. (f) (Print.) A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor. (f) a pair of glasses without the lenses; that part of a pair of glasses that excludes the lenses. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 4. (Mach.) A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government. [1913 Webster]
  • She that hath a heart of that fine frame To pay this debt of love but to a brother. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Put your discourse into some frame. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame. Same as {frame of mind} [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 7. Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • John the bastard Whose spirits toil in frame of villainies. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 8. In games: (a) In pool, the triangular form used in setting up the balls; also, the balls as set up, or the round of playing required to pocket them all; as, to play six frames in a game of 50 points. (b) In bowling, as in tenpins, one of the several innings forming a game. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • Balloon frame, Cant frames, etc. See under Balloon, Cant, etc.
  • Frame building or Frame house, a building of which the form and support is made of framed timbers. [U.S.] -- Frame level, a mason's level.
  • Frame saw, a thin saw stretched in a frame to give it rigidity. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'frame'

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Words containing 'Frame'