\ ˈfrām
\
transitive verb
1
: to construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure)
frame a house
2a
: plan, contrive
framed a new method of achieving their purpose
c
: to give expression to : formulate
frame a rule that brings order into our perceptions— Virginia Woolf
d
: to draw up (something, such as a document)
frame a written constitution
3a
: to devise (something, such as a criminal charge) falsely
frame a case against a neighbor to get rid of him
b
: to contrive the evidence against (an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured
He claims that he was framed for the murder.
4
: to fit or adjust especially to something or for an end : arrange
framed the test to evaluate students' understanding of the material
6
: to enclose in a frame
frame a picture
also
: to enclose as if in a frame
a face framed in a wealth of auburn hair
1a
: something composed of parts fitted together and united
b
: the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body : physique, figure
2a
: the underlying constructional system or structure that gives shape or strength (as to a building)
b
: a frame dwelling
3
obsolete
: the act or manner of framing
4a
: a machine built upon or within a framework
a spinning frame
b
: an open case or structure made for admitting, enclosing, or supporting something
a window frame
c(1)
: a part of a pair of glasses that holds one of the lenses
(2)
frames plural
: that part of a pair of glasses other than the lenses
d
: a structural unit in an automobile chassis supported on the axles and supporting the rest of the chassis and the body
5a
: an enclosing border
b
: the matter or area enclosed in such a border: such as
(1)
: one of the squares in which scores for each round are recorded (as in bowling)
also
: a round in bowling
(2)
: an individual drawing in a comic strip usually enclosed by a bordering line
(3)
: one picture of the series on a length of film
(4)
: a complete image for display (as on a television set)
c
: an inning in baseball
e
: an event that forms the background for the action of a novel or play
: having a wood frame
frame houses
