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frame Definition

frame (frām)

transitive verb framed, fram′·ing

  1. to shape, fashion, or form, usually according to a pattern; design to frame a constitution
  2. to put together the parts of; construct
  3. to put into words; compose; devise; contrive; conceive to frame an excuse
  4. to utter his lips framed the words
  5. to adapt for a particular use; adjust; fit a law framed to equalize the tax burden
  6. to enclose in a border; provide a border for (a mirror, picture, etc.)
  7. to photograph or film (objects or activity) within the limits of the frame ()
  8. ☆ Informal to falsify evidence, testimony, etc. beforehand in order to make (an innocent person) appear guilty
  9. Obsolete to bring about; cause

Etymology: ME framen < frame, a structure, frame, prob. < ON frami, profit, benefit, akin to frama, to further < fram, forward (akin to OE fram, from); some senses < OE framian, to be helpful: see furnish

intransitive verb

Obsolete to proceed or succeed; go

noun

    1. Archaic anything made of parts fitted together according to a design
    2. body structure in general; build
  2. basic or skeletal structure around which a thing is built and that gives the thing its shape; framework, as of a house
    1. the skeletal framework supporting the chassis of some automotive vehicles
    2. cold frame
    3. the case or border into which a window, door, etc. is set and which serves as a structural support
    4. a border, often ornamental, surrounding a picture, etc.; also, the picture or other matter inside such a border
    5. the framing of a pair of eyeglasses; rims
  4. any of various machines built on or in a framework
  5. the way that anything is constructed or put together; organization; form
  6. a set of circumstances that serve as background to an event
  7. condition; state a bad frame of mind
  8. an established order or system
  9. ☆ Baseball, Informal an inning
  10. ☆ Informal the act of framing an innocent person
  11. Bowling, etc. any of the ten divisions of a game, in each of which the pins are set up anew
  12. Linguis. a syntactic construction with a blank left in it for testing which words will occur there
  13. ☆ Film
    1. each of the small exposures composing a strip of film
    2. the rectangular image on a film screen, or the particular objects or activity focused on by the camera
  14. Pool
    1. rack
    2. the period of play required to pocket all the balls
  15. Shipbuilding any of the transverse strengthening members of a ship's hull that extend from the gunwale to the keel
  16. TV a single scanning of the field of vision by the electron beam

Etymology: ME: see framethe

adjective

☆ having a wooden framework, usually covered with boards a frame house

frame Synonyms

frame

n.

  1. The structural portion

    skeleton, structure, scaffold, truss, framework, shell, scaffolding, casing, framing, support, stage, groundwork, organization, anatomy, build, carcass, gantry, fabric, warp, architecture.

  2. An open structure

    case, enclosure, support, shutter, girdle, span, clasp, jamb, mold, block, stay, window frame, doorjamb.

  3. A border intended as an ornament

    border, edging, margin, verge, fringe, hem, valance, flounce, trim, trimming, wreath, outline, mounting, mat, matting, molding, frieze.

frame Synonyms

frame

v.

  1. To make

    construct, erect, raise; see build 1.

  2. To formulate

    draft, draw up, devise, contrive; see compose 3, express 1, write 1.

  3. To enclose in a frame

    mount, border, enclose, encase, back, mat.

  4. To act as a frame

    encircle, set off, edge, fringe, envelop, outline, block out, limit, confine, enshrine, enclose, wreathe, wrap, clasp, girdle, compass.

  5. *To cause a miscarriage of justice

    falsely incriminate, conspire against, entrap, double-cross*, set up*, shop (British)*, plant*, put up a job on*, fix*.

frame Telecom Definition

  1. A structure in the form of a structure of metal uprights and cross pieces with termination points on each side into which components can be mounted and conductors can be mechanically connected. The term is applied to distribution frames for cables and is the origin of the term mainframe computer.
  2. In asynchronous serial data communications, a transmission unit comprising a character of data and one or two parity bits, preceded by a start bit, succeeded by a stop bit. Asynchronous communications are said to be character-framed. See Figure F-5. See also asynchronous transmission.
  3. In synchronous data communications protocols such as HDLC and SDLC, a message unit. A frame comprises control data, address data, user data, and an error control mechanism.The frame is preceded by a beginning flag and succeeded by an ending flag. The data field of an SDLC frame, for example, can comprise as many as 4,096 octets and the various control fields add another four or six octets. See Figure F-6. See also SDLC and synchronous transmission.
  4. In digital carrier systems E-carrier, J-carrier, and T-carrier, a collection of time slots that repeats every 125 microseconds. In a channelized application, each time slot constitutes a channel. In an unchannelized application, the entire collection of time slots constitutes a channel. Figure F-7 is an illustration of a channelized T1 frame. Note: A T1 and J1 frame is always preceded by a framing bit, which is used for synchronization and other control purposes. An E-1 frame does not require a framing bit, as time slots 0 and 16 serve those functions. See also carrier, channel, E-carrier, framing bit, J-carrier, synchronous, T-carrier, and time slot.
  5. In video communications, a single photographic image that is one of many in a motion picture. See also frame rate. Figure F-5: frameFigure F-6: frameFigure F-7: frame

frame Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • mind: He definitely was in the right frame of mind.
  • reference: Kids need a realistic frame of reference about men.

Object

  • timber: It is designed for use independently in traditional or timber framed construction.
  • steel: The steel framed glazed screens and security shutters are also simple strong elements providing enclosure and view.

Converse of object

  • climb: Leaving tomorrow free for final stuff, trips to tip, taking down climbing frame.
  • stack: The optional f argument can be used to specify an alternate stack frame to start.
  • galvanize: Placed on galvanized frames the high quality attractive stands are extremely durable and have disabled snap lock ring chair fittings and a long life.
  • display: Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames.

Adjective modifier

  • wooden: The bells are housed in the original 1798 Mears wooden frame.
  • tubular: The high strength tubular steel frame incorporates a closed double cradle for maximum torsional rigidity and strength.
  • cold: Leave the potted cuttings in a closed cold frame during winter and transplant next spring.
  • sturdy: Consisting of a sturdy plastic frame, these fabric mesh drying racks provide fantastic air circulation around your produce for the best possible results.
  • rigid: It reviews the principles of statics and kinematics and applying them to the approximate analysis of pin and rigid jointed frames.
  • lightweight: Racing geometry and a lightweight aluminum frame are the key to its great handling.

Noun used with modifier

  • inline: Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames.
  • timber: They were inserted within the original timber frame, tucked beneath the projecting ' jetty ' of the first floor.
  • aluminum: Racing geometry and a lightweight aluminum frame are the key to its great handling.
  • steel: The steel frame is fixed to the piles using circular concrete pile caps.
  • metal: The resident slept in a sleeping bag on a metal frame bunk bed.
  • window: Even the outside of houses can be quite bright; lilac front doors or bright yellow window frames are not unusual.