A pair of lenses set in a frame, usually worn to correct vision
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text
“These terms and concepts provide the frame for his thoughtful analysis.”
Plural for a picture or image made using a camera
Plural for a frame or paneling that's made of wood
Plural for piece protecting part of a vehicle
Plural for the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which someone or something is surrounded
Plural for a line, or set of lines, enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram
Plural for cheat
Plural for an outdoor garden frame which can be used for partitioning a common area
Plural for 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
Plural for cover
Plural for a decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding
Plural for a container designed to hold or protect something
Plural for the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Plural for the general mood, character or attitude of something or someone
Plural for a scene of action or forum of debate, especially in a particular political context
Plural for a rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing a user interface
Oil platforms
Plural for a drawn or printed rectangle on a form, document, etc.
Plural for a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
Plural for the opening part of a window, usually containing the glass panes
Plural for a category having attributes in common while differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
Plural for a rigid casing that encloses and protects a piece of moving or delicate equipment
To convey or express in a particular way or manner
“Daniel hesitated, trying to frame his words in the nicest possible way.”
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 produce false evidence against someone to incriminate them
“He claimed that detectives had manipulated evidence to frame him.”
To blame, or find fault with, for a wrongdoing
To state explicitly
To criticize or express strong disapproval of
To establish a mood, character or context for something
To place something or someone in a particular context
To conceive of or envisage in the mind
To feel or declare that someone or something is at fault or wrong
To trap someone in a (usually undesirable) situation using temptation or deception
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
To arrange in an orderly, tidy way
To enclose, such as in a case, container or frame
To manipulate or influence an event
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