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
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
Beekeepers need to check hive frames for pests such as varroa mites and to look for queens preparing to set up a new colony.
—Frankie Adkins, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Ragans worked out of the early jam and allowed one run in the frame.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the terrorist attack against Israel and the Israeli response, as well as potential conflicts in the South China Sea or the Korean Peninsula, fall into analytic frames familiar to strategists, politicians and columnists.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
At a relatively lightweight 385 grams (13.5 oz), the matte-black Empyrean II headphones combine a sleek carbon-fiber frame with a leather headrest that supports both oval transducer housings fitted with cushy, circumaural earcups.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
This swing can support up to 440 pounds and features a durable steel frame with a waterproof adjustable rope.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
But Soto then crushed a first-pitch, up-and-in changeup 384 feet to right for the second three-run homer of the frame.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Chinlund framed the issue as a matter of creative storytelling.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
While Rowland’s nostalgic golden hue complemented her bob, Fantasia’s pixie cut was covered with a laced head piece as long, straight eyelashes framed a deep oceanic-colored shadow.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Apr. 2024
Typically, these bangs are longer than the usual idea of straight-across forehead bangs, and parted in a way that frames the face on each side without blocking your eyesight or covering your forehead.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
From a humble rectangle of wood, framed onto brick stanchions that kept it hovering several feet above the ground, shaded by the long beards of Spanish moss hanging from the limbs of towering oaks and a hardy pine, a family was born.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
The jury apparently believed the defense team’s argument that a racist Los Angeles police force had framed Simpson for the murders.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
Pirsig used the ride to frame an intense philosophical work that was published to wide acclaim and is still relevant today.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
But while a middle school horse girl would have tied a ribbon at the tip of the braid, Zendaya's white ribbon bow is artfully tied around the base, framing the star's face and giving her a low-key kind of white tiara.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 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
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
Beekeepers need to check hive frames for pests such as varroa mites and to look for queens preparing to set up a new colony.
—Frankie Adkins, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Ragans worked out of the early jam and allowed one run in the frame.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the terrorist attack against Israel and the Israeli response, as well as potential conflicts in the South China Sea or the Korean Peninsula, fall into analytic frames familiar to strategists, politicians and columnists.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
At a relatively lightweight 385 grams (13.5 oz), the matte-black Empyrean II headphones combine a sleek carbon-fiber frame with a leather headrest that supports both oval transducer housings fitted with cushy, circumaural earcups.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
This swing can support up to 440 pounds and features a durable steel frame with a waterproof adjustable rope.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
But Soto then crushed a first-pitch, up-and-in changeup 384 feet to right for the second three-run homer of the frame.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Verb
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
Chinlund framed the issue as a matter of creative storytelling.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
While Rowland’s nostalgic golden hue complemented her bob, Fantasia’s pixie cut was covered with a laced head piece as long, straight eyelashes framed a deep oceanic-colored shadow.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Apr. 2024
Typically, these bangs are longer than the usual idea of straight-across forehead bangs, and parted in a way that frames the face on each side without blocking your eyesight or covering your forehead.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
From a humble rectangle of wood, framed onto brick stanchions that kept it hovering several feet above the ground, shaded by the long beards of Spanish moss hanging from the limbs of towering oaks and a hardy pine, a family was born.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
The jury apparently believed the defense team’s argument that a racist Los Angeles police force had framed Simpson for the murders.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
Pirsig used the ride to frame an intense philosophical work that was published to wide acclaim and is still relevant today.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
But while a middle school horse girl would have tied a ribbon at the tip of the braid, Zendaya's white ribbon bow is artfully tied around the base, framing the star's face and giving her a low-key kind of white tiara.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 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 18 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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