frame

1 of 3

noun

: the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body : physique, figure

: something composed of parts fitted together and united

: the underlying constructional system or structure that gives shape or strength (as to a building)

: a frame dwelling

: an open case or structure made for admitting, enclosing, or supporting something

a window frame

b(1)

frames plural : that part of a pair of glasses other than the lenses

(2)

: a part of a pair of glasses that holds one of the lenses

: a structural unit in an automobile chassis supported on the axles and supporting the rest of the chassis and the body

: a machine built upon or within a framework

a spinning frame

: an enclosing border

: the matter or area enclosed in such a border: such as

(1)

: an individual drawing in a comic strip usually enclosed by a bordering line

(2)

: one picture of the series on a length of film

(3)

: one of the squares in which scores for each round are recorded (as in bowling)

also : a round in bowling

(4)

: a complete image for display (as on a television set)

: an inning in baseball

d(1)

: framework sense 1a

(2)

: context, frame of reference

: an event that forms the background for the action of a novel or play

: frame-up

obsolete : the act or manner of framing

frame

2 of 3

verb

ˈfrām

framed; framing

transitive verb

: to enclose in a frame

frame a picture

also : to enclose as if in a frame

a face framed in a wealth of auburn hair

: to give expression to : formulate

frame a rule that brings order into our perceptions

Virginia Woolf

: to draw up (something, such as a document)

frame a written constitution

: plan, contrive

framed a new method of achieving their purpose

: shape, construct

frame a figure out of clay

: to contrive the evidence against (an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured

He claims that he was framed for the murder.

: to devise (something, such as a criminal charge) falsely

frame a case against a neighbor to get rid of him

: fix sense 7b

The wrestling matches were framed.

: to construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure)

frame a house

: to fit or adjust especially to something or for an end : arrange

framed the test to evaluate students' understanding of the material

obsolete : produce

intransitive verb

archaic : proceed, go

obsolete : manage

framable adjective

or frameable

ˈfrā-mə-bəl How to pronounce frame (audio)

framer noun

frame

3 of 3

adjective

: having a wood frame

frame houses

Example Sentences

Noun the frame of a house I need new frames for my glasses. Verb It was the first state to frame a written constitution. She framed her questions carefully. He took the time to frame a thoughtful reply. She claims that she was framed. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Each frame started at just $9, but the high-quality structure looks much more expensive.

Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 With a willowy, nearly six-foot-tall frame and sculptural cheekbones that have graced a Bottega Veneta campaign, Atim is impossible to miss.

Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Williams’ smaller frame and average athleticism limit his contributions on special teams and on defense.

Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 This walk-in frame offers a safe and solid platform for strength training.

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2022 Indeed, Betts’ undersized frame has always belied his subtle pop.

Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 This platform seems to float in dark space, with no wooden frame or legs visible below.

John Wilmerding, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Every frame is packed with detail, and there is a magical quality to the cinematography.

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Now discounted to just under $150, this wire bed frame is ideal for kids' rooms or adults who prefer a minimalist aesthetic.

Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022

Verb

Gurari Collections has mounted many sculptures on mirrors, and this one perches on two reedy loops that frame an opening at the bottom.

Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 When creating a new garden, choose features that will frame your home rather than obscure it.

Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 Of equal importance are the essays that frame each section of the book.

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2022 Conceived by Solovière’s Alexia Aubert with Jennifer Bongibault and Jeanne Boujenah of Brunoir studio, the flagship is an airy, minimalist build-out of light wood displays that frame the space efficiently and aesthetically.

Amy Verner, Vogue, 23 June 2022 The light activates the shapes, as well as the designs that frame the scenes, which are painted on thin Japanese-style paper.

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Perhaps the most famous examples stateside are found in the White House Oval Office, where damask wallpaper (this administration’s choice) and paneled wainscoting continue nearly seamlessly across two doors that frame a fireplace.

Alice Welsh Doyle, WSJ, 13 May 2022 Guests enter the 10-story space via a lobby appointed with fluted leather sofas and lounge chairs that frame an all-day bar hand-painted with an abstract mural in shades of avocado and orange by the Catalan artist Maria Marvila.

New York Times, 12 May 2022 Bears regularly wander through town and across the mountain slopes that frame it, and many residents’ lives are still tied directly to the ocean through commercial fishing.

Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022

Adjective

These tools often leverage multi-frame photography that appears directly in the platform, but also gets repurposed for downloadable PDF digital catalogs.

Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2021 This is where software processing comes in: Xiaomi’s post-image processing uses a proprietary algorithm that cleans up the shot with multi-frame HDR and defogging.

Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021 The weld between the outrigger assembly and the body's sub-frame assembly may be inadequate, which could result in failure of the aerial unit during use.

Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2021 The Spurs were 0-3 in OT heading into Monday, including extra-frame losses to Atlanta and Indiana earlier this month.

Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

frame 1 of 3

verb

ˈfrām

framed; framing

: to enclose in or as if in a frame

frame a picture

Long brown hair framed his face.

: to produce (something) in writing or spoken words

frame a constitution

: to make appear guilty

He's being framed for the crime.

frame

2 of 3

noun

: the structure of an animal and especially a human body : physique

a muscular frame

: an arrangement of parts that give form or support to something

the frame of a house

: an open case or structure for holding or enclosing something

window frame

picture frame

frame

3 of 3

adjective

: having a wooden frame

a two-story frame house

单词	framings
释义	frame 1 of 3 noun 1 a : the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body : physique, figure b : something composed of parts fitted together and united 2 a : the underlying constructional system or structure that gives shape or strength (as to a building) b : a frame dwelling 3 a : an open case or structure made for admitting, enclosing, or supporting something a window frame b(1) frames plural : that part of a pair of glasses other than the lenses (2) : a part of a pair of glasses that holds one of the lenses c : a structural unit in an automobile chassis supported on the axles and supporting the rest of the chassis and the body d : a machine built upon or within a framework a spinning frame 4 a : an enclosing border b : the matter or area enclosed in such a border: such as (1) : an individual drawing in a comic strip usually enclosed by a bordering line (2) : one picture of the series on a length of film (3) : one of the squares in which scores for each round are recorded (as in bowling) also : a round in bowling (4) : a complete image for display (as on a television set) c : an inning in baseball d(1) : framework sense 1a (2) : context, frame of reference e : an event that forms the background for the action of a novel or play 5 : frame-up 6 obsolete : the act or manner of framing Illustration of frame frame 2a frame 2 of 3 verb ˈfrām framed; framing transitive verb 1 : to enclose in a frame frame a picture also : to enclose as if in a frame a face framed in a wealth of auburn hair 2 a : to give expression to : formulate frame a rule that brings order into our perceptions Virginia Woolf b : to draw up (something, such as a document) frame a written constitution c : plan, contrive framed a new method of achieving their purpose d : shape, construct frame a figure out of clay 3 a : to contrive the evidence against (an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured He claims that he was framed for the murder. b : to devise (something, such as a criminal charge) falsely frame a case against a neighbor to get rid of him c : fix sense 7b The wrestling matches were framed. 4 : to construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure) frame a house 5 : to fit or adjust especially to something or for an end : arrange framed the test to evaluate students' understanding of the material 6 obsolete : produce intransitive verb 1 archaic : proceed, go 2 obsolete : manage framable adjective or frameable ˈfrā-mə-bəl framer noun frame 3 of 3 adjective : having a wood frame frame houses Synonyms Noun architecture armature cadre configuration edifice fabric framework framing infrastructure shell skeleton structure Verb fabricate fashion form make manufacture produce See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the frame of a house I need new frames for my glasses. Verb It was the first state to frame a written constitution. She framed her questions carefully. He took the time to frame a thoughtful reply. She claims that she was framed. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Each frame started at just $9, but the high-quality structure looks much more expensive. Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 With a willowy, nearly six-foot-tall frame and sculptural cheekbones that have graced a Bottega Veneta campaign, Atim is impossible to miss. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Williams’ smaller frame and average athleticism limit his contributions on special teams and on defense. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 This walk-in frame offers a safe and solid platform for strength training. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2022 Indeed, Betts’ undersized frame has always belied his subtle pop. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 This platform seems to float in dark space, with no wooden frame or legs visible below. John Wilmerding, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Every frame is packed with detail, and there is a magical quality to the cinematography. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Now discounted to just under $150, this wire bed frame is ideal for kids' rooms or adults who prefer a minimalist aesthetic. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Verb Gurari Collections has mounted many sculptures on mirrors, and this one perches on two reedy loops that frame an opening at the bottom. Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 When creating a new garden, choose features that will frame your home rather than obscure it. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 Of equal importance are the essays that frame each section of the book. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2022 Conceived by Solovière’s Alexia Aubert with Jennifer Bongibault and Jeanne Boujenah of Brunoir studio, the flagship is an airy, minimalist build-out of light wood displays that frame the space efficiently and aesthetically. Amy Verner, Vogue, 23 June 2022 The light activates the shapes, as well as the designs that frame the scenes, which are painted on thin Japanese-style paper. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Perhaps the most famous examples stateside are found in the White House Oval Office, where damask wallpaper (this administration’s choice) and paneled wainscoting continue nearly seamlessly across two doors that frame a fireplace. Alice Welsh Doyle, WSJ, 13 May 2022 Guests enter the 10-story space via a lobby appointed with fluted leather sofas and lounge chairs that frame an all-day bar hand-painted with an abstract mural in shades of avocado and orange by the Catalan artist Maria Marvila. New York Times, 12 May 2022 Bears regularly wander through town and across the mountain slopes that frame it, and many residents’ lives are still tied directly to the ocean through commercial fishing. Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022 Adjective These tools often leverage multi-frame photography that appears directly in the platform, but also gets repurposed for downloadable PDF digital catalogs. Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2021 This is where software processing comes in: Xiaomi’s post-image processing uses a proprietary algorithm that cleans up the shot with multi-frame HDR and defogging. Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021 The weld between the outrigger assembly and the body's sub-frame assembly may be inadequate, which could result in failure of the aerial unit during use. Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2021 The Spurs were 0-3 in OT heading into Monday, including extra-frame losses to Atlanta and Indiana earlier this month. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb, Noun, and Adjective Middle English, to benefit, construct, from Old English framian to benefit, make progress; akin to Old Norse fram forward, Old English fram from First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4 Adjective 1780, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing frame frame of reference cold frame mind frame in the frame frame-up frame of mind freeze-frame space frame picture frame time frame sub-frame Zimmer frame climbing frame A-frame spinning frame reading frame out of the frame See More frame of reference cold frame mind frame in the frame frame-up frame of mind freeze-frame space frame picture frame time frame sub-frame Zimmer frame climbing frame A-frame spinning frame reading frame out of the frame See More Kids Definition frame 1 of 3 verb ˈfrām framed; framing 1 : to enclose in or as if in a frame frame a picture Long brown hair framed his face. 2 : to produce (something) in writing or spoken words frame a constitution 3 : to make appear guilty He's being framed for the crime. frame 2 of 3 noun 1 : the structure of an animal and especially a human body : physique a muscular frame 2 : an arrangement of parts that give form or support to something the frame of a house 3 : an open case or structure for holding or enclosing something window frame picture frame frame 3 of 3 adjective : having a wooden frame a two-story frame house Medical Definition frame noun ˈfrām 1 : the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body : physique, figure 2 a : a part of a pair of glasses that holds one of the lenses b frames plural : that part of a pair of glasses other than the lenses Legal Definition frame transitive verb framed; framing 1 : to formulate the contents of and draw up (as a document) in the two hundred years since our Constitution was framed W. J. Brennan, Jr. 2 : to contrive the evidence against (as an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured framings noun plural of framing as in frameworks the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frameworks structures architectures frames fabrics infrastructures skeletons shapes configurations cadres shells armatures contours figures edifices networks cages lattices profiles outlines silhouettes chassis
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