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Noun
The rigid supporting structure of an object such as a vehicle, building, or piece of furniture
“Most other timber-frame systems here use traditional masonry on top of the structural frame of the building.”
Noun
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.”
Noun
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.”
Noun
A basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text
“These terms and concepts provide the frame for his thoughtful analysis.”
Verb
To bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
“He claimed another criminal who ran a cannabis farm with Taylor was behind the killing, but that detectives manipulated evidence to frame him.”
Verb
Compose, plan
“That's the basis on which we shall frame our policy for the next general election.”
Verb
To wash ore with the aid of a frame
“In one, students calculated how much framing material was required to frame several pictures.”
Verb
To provide or enclose with a frame
“The swimming pool is framed by tropical gardens.”
Verb
“He framed his question three different ways.”
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