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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.”
A picture or image made using a camera
Piece protecting part of a vehicle
An object that is used to support something
A frame or paneling that's made of wood
A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing a user interface
A network of fine threads, especially one constructed by a spider
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
Any vertical part of a structure
A structure or frame providing support for tubing or equipment
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
Something that has been set up to deceive
Stripped down to essential elements
A folding cover or holder, typically made of stiff paper or card, for storing loose papers
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
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
A decorative band or crown molding projecting from a wall, often designed to divert rainwater
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 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 prosecute or accuse of wrongdoing
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
To tidy up the appearance of
To manipulate or influence an event
Of, or made of, wood
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