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The rigid supporting structure of an object such as a vehicle, building, or piece of furniture
“A strong basic frame for the structure will enable all other elements to be added.”
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane
“His mother stood in the frame of the kitchen door, hands on her hips and a grim expression on her face.”
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
“Some applications enable other interactive graphics that overlay or sit within the frame of the screen.”
A conventional pattern or design from which others are based on
“Elsewhere, researchers still operate with a theoretical idea of social structure, arguing it is newly complex and diverse, and using it as a frame for empirical research.”
A person's body with reference to its size or build
“Her tall, slender frame was encased in a lavender satin dress devoid of sleeves.”
A basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text
“These terms and concepts provide the frame for his thoughtful analysis.”
Piece protecting part of a vehicle
The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which someone or something is surrounded
A line, or set of lines, enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram
A photograph
Something that has been set up to deceive
Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace
Cover
A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding
A container designed to hold or protect something
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
The general mood, character or attitude of something or someone
A scene of action or forum of debate, especially in a particular political context
A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing a user interface
A structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants
Basic elements
Oil platform
A drawn or printed rectangle on a form, document, etc.
The opening part of a window, usually containing the glass panes
A category having attributes in common while differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
The business to be taken care of
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
A handbag
To provide or enclose with a frame
“Students were asked to calculate how much framing material was required to frame several pictures.”
To formulate a concept, plan or strategy
“That's the basis on which we shall frame our policy for the next general election.”
To create, produce or bring about something
“Develop an understanding of your target audience when you want to frame a strategy for marketing your brand.”
To form or articulate words in a certain way
“Daniel hesitated, trying to frame his words in the nicest possible way.”
To produce false evidence against someone to incriminate them
“He claimed that detectives had manipulated evidence to frame him.”
To accuse of wrongdoing
To state explicitly
To conceive of or envisage in the mind
To catch something in a trap or snare
Tidy
To express strong disapproval of
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
To manipulate or influence an event
Of, or made of, wood
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