Definitions for the word "frame" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To cause; to bring about; to produce.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To support.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To provide with a frame, as a picture.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. i.
To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. i.
To proceed; to go.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. 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
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. n.
A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. n.
The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. n.
A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. n.
A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. n.
A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. n.
A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. n.
Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
20. n.
Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
21. n.
Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
22. n.
1 case or border enclosing a picture, window, door, etc. 2 basic rigid supporting structure of a building, vehicle, etc. 3 (in pl.) Structure of spectacles holding the lenses. 4 human or animal body, esp. As large or small. 5 a established order or system (the frame of society). B construction, build, structure. 6 temporary state (esp. In frame of mind). 7 single complete image on a cinema film or transmitted in a series of lines by television. 8 a triangular structure for positioning balls in snooker etc. B round of play in snooker etc. 9 boxlike structure of glass etc. For protecting plants. 10 us slang = *frame-up. v. (-ming) 1 a set in a frame. B serve as a frame for. 2 construct, put together, devise. 3 (foll. By to, into) adapt or fit. 4 slang concoct a false charge or evidence against; devise a plot against. 5 articulate (words). [old english, = be helpful]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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