Illustration of frame
- frame 2a
1
2
a
: the underlying constructional system or structure that gives shape or strength (as to a building)
b
: a frame dwelling
3
a
: an open case or structure made for admitting, enclosing, or supporting something
a window frame
b(1)
frames plural
: that part of a pair of glasses other than the lenses
(2)
: a part of a pair of glasses that holds one of the lenses
c
: a structural unit in an automobile chassis supported on the axles and supporting the rest of the chassis and the body
d
: a machine built upon or within a framework
a spinning frame
4
a
: an enclosing border
b
: the matter or area enclosed in such a border: such as
(1)
: an individual drawing in a comic strip usually enclosed by a bordering line
(2)
: one picture of the series on a length of film
(3)
: one of the squares in which scores for each round are recorded (as in bowling)
also
: a round in bowling
(4)
: a complete image for display (as on a television set)
c
: an inning in baseball
d(1)
(2)
e
: an event that forms the background for the action of a novel or play
5
: frame-up
6
obsolete
: the act or manner of framing
framed; framing
1
: 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
2
3
a
: 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.
b
: to devise (something, such as a criminal charge) falsely
frame a case against a neighbor to get rid of him
c
: fix sense 7b
The wrestling matches were framed.
4
: to construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure)
frame a house
5
: to fit or adjust especially to something or for an end : arrange
framed the test to evaluate students' understanding of the material
6
obsolete
: produce
framer
noun
: having a wood frame
frame houses
Synonyms
Examples of frame in a Sentence
Noun
the frame of a house
I need new frames for my glasses.
Verb
It was the first state to frame a written constitution.
She framed her questions carefully.
He took the time to frame a thoughtful reply.
She claims that she was framed.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
The conflicting information and the short time frame residents have to pack up their belongings and move has made this closure particularly painful, said Patty Ducayet, the state’s long-term care ombudsman.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
The plate is 26 millimeters thick, weighs 57.6 kilograms, and is attached to the ladder frame with more than 50 steel screws.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Through a character’s journey, readers can explore the world around them, frame questions to ask themselves, gain courage to seek answers and tap into their own feelings.
—Alicia D. Williams, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
To repair the issue, for free mechanics will adjust a stopper and seat frame assembly near the sensor and recalibrate the system.
—USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Both Perez and Maikel Garcia would drive in key runs during the frame.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
There is a rough frame structure in which the captain relates the story of his time in America to his superiors, clearly under some kind of imprisonment and duress.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
On GFXBench, the TCL 40X managed to reach 5.7 frames per second (fps), while the Galaxy A15 hit 8.6fps.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
Proponents of the foreign aid framed it as an investment that would keep the country out of a war – that a victory in Ukraine would prompt Russian President Vladimir Putin to attack European allies that the U.S. is sworn to defend under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
—USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Berezovsky insists that his actions are for the good of the country, cleverly framing his greed as evidence of national loyalty.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Prosecutors at the outset sought to emphasize the gravity of the case, the first of four criminal prosecutions against Trump to reach trial, by framing it as about election interference.
—TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
The four bonus tracks (from the physical albums) fit together, almost as a suite, framing Part Two like bookends.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
It’s framed as a gathering around a campfire, being intoxicated by the heat … a campfire beckons storytelling.
—Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
The bangs fall below her brows, brushing her eyelids, and flow into choppy layers that frame her face, while the rest of her hair falls at mid-chest.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
The condo benefits from having windows facing all directions, maximizing the amount of light streaming in at all times, and framing both park and city views.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Samantha Kelly, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023
To start with, the company’s Super Resolution feature kicks in at zoom levels of 25x and higher, and uses multi-frame processing to combine over 10 images to reduce noise and enhance clarity.
—Jon Porter, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2023
These tools often leverage multi-frame photography that appears directly in the platform, but also gets repurposed for downloadable PDF digital catalogs.
—Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2021
This is where software processing comes in: Xiaomi’s post-image processing uses a proprietary algorithm that cleans up the shot with multi-frame HDR and defogging.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
The weld between the outrigger assembly and the body's sub-frame assembly may be inadequate, which could result in failure of the aerial unit during use.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2021
The Spurs were 0-3 in OT heading into Monday, including extra-frame losses to Atlanta and Indiana earlier this month.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2021
Noun
Alex directed us to a slim strip of Fortieth Road, off Main Street, where the sidewalk was mostly canopied under aluminum frames.
—Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
The conflicting information and the short time frame residents have to pack up their belongings and move has made this closure particularly painful, said Patty Ducayet, the state’s long-term care ombudsman.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
The plate is 26 millimeters thick, weighs 57.6 kilograms, and is attached to the ladder frame with more than 50 steel screws.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Through a character’s journey, readers can explore the world around them, frame questions to ask themselves, gain courage to seek answers and tap into their own feelings.
—Alicia D. Williams, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
To repair the issue, for free mechanics will adjust a stopper and seat frame assembly near the sensor and recalibrate the system.
—USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Both Perez and Maikel Garcia would drive in key runs during the frame.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
There is a rough frame structure in which the captain relates the story of his time in America to his superiors, clearly under some kind of imprisonment and duress.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
On GFXBench, the TCL 40X managed to reach 5.7 frames per second (fps), while the Galaxy A15 hit 8.6fps.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
Common to all spaces are walls of glass framing the tropical paradise outside.
—Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
Proponents of the foreign aid framed it as an investment that would keep the country out of a war – that a victory in Ukraine would prompt Russian President Vladimir Putin to attack European allies that the U.S. is sworn to defend under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
—USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Berezovsky insists that his actions are for the good of the country, cleverly framing his greed as evidence of national loyalty.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Prosecutors at the outset sought to emphasize the gravity of the case, the first of four criminal prosecutions against Trump to reach trial, by framing it as about election interference.
—TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
The four bonus tracks (from the physical albums) fit together, almost as a suite, framing Part Two like bookends.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
It’s framed as a gathering around a campfire, being intoxicated by the heat … a campfire beckons storytelling.
—Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
The bangs fall below her brows, brushing her eyelids, and flow into choppy layers that frame her face, while the rest of her hair falls at mid-chest.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
The condo benefits from having windows facing all directions, maximizing the amount of light streaming in at all times, and framing both park and city views.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Adjective
After the shutter button is pressed, Samsung uses advanced multi-frame processing to combine multiple images into a single picture and AI to automatically adjust the photo as necessary.
—Samantha Kelly, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023
To start with, the company’s Super Resolution feature kicks in at zoom levels of 25x and higher, and uses multi-frame processing to combine over 10 images to reduce noise and enhance clarity.
—Jon Porter, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2023
These tools often leverage multi-frame photography that appears directly in the platform, but also gets repurposed for downloadable PDF digital catalogs.
—Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2021
This is where software processing comes in: Xiaomi’s post-image processing uses a proprietary algorithm that cleans up the shot with multi-frame HDR and defogging.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
The weld between the outrigger assembly and the body's sub-frame assembly may be inadequate, which could result in failure of the aerial unit during use.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2021
The Spurs were 0-3 in OT heading into Monday, including extra-frame losses to Atlanta and Indiana earlier this month.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2021
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frame. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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frame
1 of 3 verb
framed; framing
1
a
: plan entry 2 sense 1
framed a new strategy
b
: shape entry 1 sense 1, construct
frame a figure out of clay
c
: to give expression to
frame a reply
d
: to set down in writing
frame a constitution
2
: to make (an innocent person) appear guilty
3
: to enclose in a frame
frame a picture
framer
noun
frame
2 of 3 noun1
: the bodily structure of an animal and especially a human being : physique
2
: an arrangement of parts that gives form or support to something
the frame of a house
3
a
: an open case or structure for holding or enclosing something
a picture frame
a window frame
b
plural
: the part of a pair of glasses that holds the lenses
4
: a turn in bowling
5
: an enclosing border: as
a
: one of the drawings in a comic strip
b
: one picture of the series on a length of film or in a television transmission
6
: a particular state or mood
in a good frame of mind
frame
3 of 3 adjective
: having a wood frame
frame houses
Medical Definition
Legal Definition
frame
transitive verb
framed; framing
1
: to formulate the contents of and draw up (as a document)
in the two hundred years since our Constitution was framed—W. J. Brennan, Jr.
W. J. Brennan, Jr.2
: to contrive the evidence against (as an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured
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