Frame

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.

Compare frame with other words:

frame vs. frape

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brame vs. frame

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frame vs. rod

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coerce vs. frame

doorcase vs. frame

frame vs. hectograph

frame vs. frim

frame vs. spinner

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frame vs. set

frame vs. place

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content vs. frame

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frame vs. period

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frame vs. glasses

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cathead vs. frame

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frame vs. shape

frame vs. lib

frame vs. harrow

frame vs. woodwork

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frame vs. reel

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clapboard vs. frame

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frame vs. inning

frame vs. portion

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decorated vs. frame

data vs. frame

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chunk vs. frame

frame vs. potted

film vs. frame

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frame vs. unframe

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enframe vs. frame

frame vs. move

frame vs. interpretation

frame vs. wash

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adjust vs. frame

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comfortable vs. frame

frame vs. manage

frame vs. succeed

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frame vs. profit

frame vs. perform

execute vs. frame

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frame vs. strengthen

frame vs. refresh

chase vs. frame

composure vs. frame

frame vs. mat

frame vs. skeleton

frame vs. tribble

frame vs. reveal

frame vs. wipe

frame vs. hatch

frame vs. lathe

frame vs. sash

frame vs. handbarrow

cheval vs. frame

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dagger vs. frame

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frame vs. strike

frame vs. shot

frame vs. overdraw

cadre vs. frame

frame vs. tree