frame

//freɪm//
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Visual representation of frame

Noun

frameSingular
framesPlural
1

A rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a door, window, or picture.

I need to replace the wooden frame around the window.

2

The basic structure of a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture that gives it shape and strength.

The frame of the house is made of steel.

3

The structure of bones that supports a human or animal body.

He has a large frame and broad shoulders.

4

A single complete image in a series that forms a film or video.

The film runs at 24 frames per second.

5

The metal or plastic structure that holds the lenses of eyeglasses.

I need to get new frames for my glasses.

Verb

frameInfinitive
framePresent tense
framedPast tense
framedPast participle
framingPresent participle
framesThird-person singular
1

To put a border or structure around something, especially a picture.

She framed the photograph and hung it on the wall.

2

To express or formulate something in a particular way.

She framed her answer carefully to avoid any misunderstanding.

3

To falsely incriminate someone by arranging false evidence against them.

He claimed he was framed by the police.

4

To construct or build the basic structure of something.

They framed the house in just two weeks.

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