A frame is a basic shape or structure, especially one that outlines or surrounds a door or window. If you slam your bedroom door hard enough, the whole frame might shake.
To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. See
Noun
one of a series of still transparent photographs on a strip of film used in making movies
Noun
a structure supporting or containing something
Noun
the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton"
Noun
alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
Noun
the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
Noun
a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat
Verb
draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"
Verb
formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn''t put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"
Verb
enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"
Verb
construct by fitting or uniting parts together
Verb
take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police"
Verb
enclose in a frame, as of a picture
v. t.
To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of
the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put
together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. See
Dovetail, Halve, v. t., Miter, Tenon, Tooth, Tusk, Scarf, and Splice.
v. t.
To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to
compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false.
v. t.
To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to
adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform.
v. t.
To cause; to bring about; to produce.
v. t.
To support.
v. t.
To provide with a frame, as a picture.
v. i.
To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech.
v. i.
To proceed; to go.
n.
Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a
fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber
or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and
strength; the skeleton of a structure.
n.
The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build
of a person.
n.
A kind of open case or structure made for admitting,
inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a
window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or
stretched
n.
The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and
machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.
n.
A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves
as a mold for castings.
n.
The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure
with a fabric covering.
n.
A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which
cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc.
n.
A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from
frost.
n.
A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor.
n.
A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines
built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame;
spinning frame, etc.
n.
Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution;
system; as, a frameof government.
n.
Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor;
temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame.
n.
Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.
Frame
How many excellent reasonings are framed in the mind of a man of wisdom and study in a length of years.3.
And frame my face to all occasions.
We may in some measure frame our minds for the reception of happiness.
The human mind is framed to be influenced.4.
Fear frames disorder, and disorder wounds.5.
That on a staff his feeble steps did frame.6.
Frame
The bauty of this sinful dame Made many princes thither frame.
Frame
These are thy glorius works, Parent of good, Almighty! thine this universal frame.2.
Some bloody passion shakes your very frame.
No frames could be strong enough to endure it.3.
She that hath a heart of that fine frame To pay this debt of love but to a brother.
Put your discourse into some frame.6.
John the bastard Whose spirits toil in frame of villainies.
To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. See
To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech.
Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure.
Usage Examples
It's usually a big kind of vent of frustration or anger or sadness that puts me in the right frame of mind to write. It's such a cliche to say that artists write when they're down, but it's true for me. It's a relief to get out what's eating away at my heart or my soul or my head.
Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame.
I want to work with kids and help develop them, show them the right way, the right morals and attitude into how to become a better footballer. Australia has many different cultures but I'd like to bring in the indigenous style, bring their competitiveness, athleticism and raw ability into the frame.
If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on the wall, I think we'd see the beauty then and stand staring in awe.
It was 100 feet of 16 mm black-and-white film of a car coming to a stop sign, and driving off. I had to decide how to frame and light it. It was magic. There was a sense of mystery.
I like to give dimension to shots inside action scenes. It's demanding because you have to rehearse a lot of things happening at the same time and frame all those things in a shot. But I feel like when you accomplish that then you've got a cool action scene.
Each man should frame life so that at some future hour fact and his dreaming meet.
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Other Usage ExamplesChoose your friends with caution plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith.
I want the French people to respect values that allow each individual to practice his or her faith, but in the frame of our common rules of secularism.
A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.
Humor expands our limited picture frame and gets us to see more than just our problem.
Even from their infancy we frame them to the sports of love: their instruction, behavior, attire, grace, learning and all their words azimuth only at love, respects only affection. Their nurses and their keepers imprint no other thing in them.
Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out.
In the 18th century, James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny, and Richard Arkwright pioneered the water-propelled spinning frame which led to the mass production of cotton. This was truly revolutionary. The cotton manufacturers created a whole new class of people - the urban proletariat. The structure of society itself would never be the same.
It is the framework which changes with each new technology and not just the picture within the frame.