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Frame

Noun1.frame - a structure supporting or containing something
airframe - the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
arbour, bower, pergola, arbor - a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"
backing, mount - something forming a back that is added for strengthening
bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
bustle - a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
casing, case - the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced"
climbing frame - a framework of bars or logs for children to climb on
clotheshorse - a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
coaming - a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out
cornice, pelmet, valance, valance board - a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
deckle - (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
derrick - a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
doorcase, doorframe - the frame that supports a door
cowcatcher, fender, buffer, pilot - an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
gantry, gauntry - a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
grate, grating - a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
grill, grillwork, grille - a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he cooked hamburgers on the grill"
gun carriage - a framework on which a gun is mounted for firing
handbarrow - a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people
hayrig, hayrack - a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry
honeycomb - a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
fretwork, latticework, lattice - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
mounting - framework used for support or display
oxbow - a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
picture frame - a framework in which a picture is mounted
rack - framework for holding objects
ribbing - a framework of ribs
sash, window sash - a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
sawbuck, sawhorse, buck, horse - a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
stretcher - a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
supporting structure - a structure that serves to support something
embroidery frame, embroidery hoop, tambour - a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering
tenter - a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
truss - a framework of beams forming a rigid structure (as a roof truss)
undercarriage - framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
baby-walker, go-cart, walker - an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
Zimmer, Zimmer frame, walker - a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk
wattle - framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence
window - a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
window frame - the framework that supports a window
2.frame - one of a series of still transparent photographs on a strip of film used in making movies
photo, photograph, pic, exposure - a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
3.frame - 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"
human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
human being, homo, human, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae
body, organic structure, physical structure - the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
person - a person's body (usually including their clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person"
juvenile body - the body of a young person
adult body - the body of an adult human being
male body - the body of a male human being
female body - the body of a female human being
4.frame - a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat
top of the inning, top - the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat; "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth"
bottom of the inning, bottom - the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat
period of play, playing period, play - (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning"
5.frame - the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
system - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion"
musculoskeletal system - the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form
skeletal structure - any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
endoskeleton - the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
exoskeleton - the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
6.frame - the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton"
aircraft - a vehicle that can fly
building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice"
chassis - the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
hoop - a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
supporting structure - a structure that serves to support something
Verb1.frame - enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"
inclose, shut in, enclose - surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"
2.frame - enclose in a frame, as of a picture
hold in, enclose, confine - close in or confine
3.frame - take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police"
cozen, deceive, delude, lead on - be false to; be dishonest with
4.frame - formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"
give voice, phrase, word, articulate, formulate - put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
5.frame - draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"
plan - make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"
6.frame - construct by fitting or uniting parts together
construction, building - the act of constructing or building something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats"
build, construct, make - make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"

 

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