» frame

Words people most associate with “frame”:

  1. picture,
  2. window,
  3. photo,
  4. fame,
  5. work

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Noun (11 meanings)

1. the framework for a pair of eyeglasses.

frame

frame is a type of:
  • framework (noun) - a structure supporting or containing something
types of frame:
  • chase (noun) - a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time
parts of frame:
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2. a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film.

frame

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3. alternative names for the body of a human being.

human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh

Examples:
  • “Leonardo studied the human body”,
  • “he has a strong physique”,
  • “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”
frame is a type of:
types of frame:
  • adult body (noun) - the body of an adult human being
  • female body (noun) - the body of a female human being
  • juvenile body (noun) - the body of a young person
  • male body (noun) - the body of a male human being
  • person (noun) - a human body (usually including the clothing)
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4. (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat.

inning, frame

frame is a type of:
  • part, section, division (noun) - one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
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  • baseball, baseball game (noun) - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players

5. a single drawing in a comic_strip.

frame

frame is a type of:
  • drawing (noun) - an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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6. an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently.

frame

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

frame of reference, frame

frame is a type of:
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  • vocabulary (noun) - the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts)

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

skeletal system, skeleton, frame, systema skeletale

frame is a type of:
  • system (noun) - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
types of frame:
  • endoskeleton (noun) - the internal skeleton
  • exoskeleton (noun) - 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
frame is a part of:
  • musculoskeletal system (noun) - the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form
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frame is derivationally related to:
  • skeletal (adjective) - of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton

9. the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape.

skeleton, skeletal frame, frame, underframe

Example:
  • “the building has a steel skeleton”
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types of frame:
  • chassis (noun) - the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
  • hoop (noun) - a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
frame is a part of:
  • aircraft (noun) - a vehicle that can fly
  • building, edifice (noun) - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
  • ship (noun) - a vessel that carries passengers or freight

10. a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror.

frame, framing

Examples:
  • “the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention”,
  • “the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held”
frame is a type of:
  • framework (noun) - a structure supporting or containing something
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11. one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided.

frame

frame is a type of:
  • part, section, division (noun) - one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
frame is a part of:
  • bowling (noun) - a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

Verb (6 meanings)

1. enclose in or as if in a frame.

to frame, frame in, border

Example:
  • “frame a picture”
to frame is a way to:
to frame is derivationally related to:
  • border (noun) - a strip forming the outer edge of something
  • frame, framing (noun) - a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
  • frame (noun) - the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

2. enclose in a frame, as of a picture.

to frame

to frame is a way to:
to frame is derivationally related to:
  • frame, framing (noun) - a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
  • framer (noun) - someone who makes frames (as for pictures)

3. take or catch as if in a snare or trap.

to ensnare, entrap, frame, set up

Examples:
  • “I was set up!”,
  • “The innocent man was framed by the police”
to frame is a way to:
to frame is derivationally related to:
  • entrapment (noun) - a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials
  • frame-up, setup (noun) - an act that incriminates someone on a false charge

4. formulate in a particular style or language.

to frame, redact, cast, put, couch

Examples:
  • “I wouldn't put it that way”,
  • “She cast her request in very polite language”
to frame is a way to:
to frame is derivationally related to:
  • cast, mold, mould, stamp (noun) - the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  • frame (noun) - the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
  • redaction (noun) - the act of putting something in writing

5. make up plans or basic details for.

to frame, compose, draw up

Example:
  • “frame a policy”
to frame is a way to:
  • to plan (verb) - make plans for something
to frame is derivationally related to:
  • framer (noun) - someone who writes a new law or plan
  • framing (noun) - formulation of the plans and important details

6. construct by fitting or uniting parts together.

to frame, frame up

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