FRAME

v. enclose in a frame (i.e. a picture); contrive false evidence against, set up (Slang); construct, build; fashion; formulate

n. casing; skeleton; structure; body structure; mood; picture in a film; (Internet) data packet that includes header and footer fields that are needed to display data on a physical medium

A frame is a structural system that supports other components of a physical construction. Frame may also refer to:Building and ConstructionTimber framing, a method of building for creating framed structures of heavy timber Framing (construction), a building term known as light frame constructionDoor frame or window frame, structures fixed to buildings, vehicles or other containers to which the hinges of doors or windows are attached and can be locked shut.A-frame, a basic structure designed to bear a load in a lightweight economical mannerFrame and panel, a method of woodworkingSpace frame, a method of construction using lightweight materialsFramer, a carpenter who assembles major structural elements in constructing a building.
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Noun
1. a structure supporting or containing something
(synonym) framework, framing
(hypernym) supporting structure
(hyponym) airframe
(part-meronym) backing, mount
(derivation) redact, cast, put, couch
2. one of a series of still transparent photographs on a strip of film used in making movies
(hypernym) photograph, photo, exposure, pic
3. 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"
(synonym) human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, form, flesh
(hypernym) body, organic structure, physical structure
(hyponym) person
(part-holonym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
4. a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat
(synonym) inning
(hypernym) playing period, period of play, play
(part-meronym) top, top of the inning
5. the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
(synonym) skeletal system, skeleton, systema skeletale
(hypernym) system
(hyponym) endoskeleton
(part-holonym) musculoskeletal system
(part-meronym) skeletal structure
6. the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton"
(synonym) skeleton, skeletal frame, underframe
(hypernym) supporting structure
(hyponym) chassis
(part-holonym) building, edifice
Verb
1. enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"
(synonym) frame in, border
(hypernym) enclose, inclose, shut in
(derivation) framework, framing
2. enclose in a frame, as of a picture
(hypernym) enclose, hold in, confine
(derivation) framer
3. take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police"
(synonym) ensnare, entrap, set up
(hypernym) deceive, lead on, delude, cozen
4. formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"
(synonym) redact, cast, put, couch
(hypernym) give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate
(derivation) framework, framing
5. draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"
(synonym) compose, draw up
(hypernym) plan
(derivation) framer
6. construct by fitting or uniting parts together
(synonym) frame up
(hypernym) construct, build, make
(classification) construction, building

n. frame, structure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(v. i.)
To proceed; to go.
  

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

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

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

(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 provide with a frame, as a picture.
  

(v. t.)
To support.