subframe

noun

sub·frame ˈsəb-ˌfrām

variants or sub-frame

plural subframes or sub-frames

: a secondary frame

especially : one that is used for the attachment and support of a finish frame (as of a door or window) or of finish panels (as of a wall)

Strictly speaking, the vertical members of a curtain wall's subframe are called mullions, while horizontal members are called transoms. —

Jason Alread et al.

The rolled steel sections, generally 1/8" thick and 1 - 1 1/2" wide, were used for all the components of the windows: sash, frame, and subframe … —

The Preservation of Historic Architecture: The U.S. Government's Official Guidelines for Preserving Historic Homes

Examples of subframe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The front and rear crash structures are cut away to be replaced by subframes that hold the engine (up front) and transaxle gearbox (at the rear). —

Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2024 The rear subframe has an organic, skeletal look, enabled by the AI exploration of forms. —

IEEE Spectrum, 14 Oct. 2023 The bike is a total of 5.5 pounds lighter than the base model, as the titanium subframe replaces the cast aluminum piece. —

Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2023 After casting, the sand is removed, leaving the same hollow subframe without needing to weld pieces together. —

Umar Shakir, The Verge, 14 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for subframe

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