frame

1 a :  something composed of parts fitted together and united b :  the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body :  physique, figure

2 a :  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

4 a :  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) 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

5 a :  an enclosing border b :  the matter or area enclosed in such a border: 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 d (1) :  framework 1a (2) :  context, frame of reference e :  an event that forms the background for the action of a novel or play

6 :  frame-up