frame

/fɹˈe‍ɪm/

/ˈfɹeɪm/

[verb] [noun]

to frame

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to put a work of art in a solid border

synonyms : border

frame in

enclose in a frame, as of a picture

make up plans or basic details for

synonyms : compose

draw up

formulate in a particular style or language

synonyms : cast

couch

put

redact

take or catch as if in a snare or trap

synonyms : ensnare

entrap

set up

construct by fitting or uniting parts together

synonyms : frame up

to construct or create the basic structure or framework of something, such as a building, by assembling its supporting elements

Frame

[NOUN]

alternative names for the body of a human being

synonyms : anatomy

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

synonyms : framing

the structure of a building, piece of furniture, vehicle, etc. that supports and shapes it

synonyms : framework

the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal

synonyms : skeletal system

skeleton

systema skeletale

the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

one of a series of photographs forming a movie or video

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

synonyms : inning

one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided

the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape

synonyms : skeletal frame

skeleton

underframe

a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning

synonyms : frame of reference

a single drawing in a comic strip

an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently

the physical alignment and positioning of the body, particularly in partner dances such as ballroom, Latin, or social dances

Examples

1. Her long eyelashes framed her eyes beautifully.

2. His frame spoke tiredness.

3. I have a picture frame with a family photo on my desk.

4. The blue uniform sat well on his big frame.

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