HyperDic: frame

English > 18 senses of the word frame:
NOUNartifactframethe framework for a pair of eyeglasses
artifactframea single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film
bodyframe, human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, form, fleshalternative names for the body of a human being
timeframe, inning(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
communicationframea single drawing in a comic strip
communicationframean application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently
cognitionframe, frame of referencea system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning / meaning
bodyframe, skeletal system, skeleton, systema skeletalethe hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
artifactframe, skeleton, skeletal frame, underframethe internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
artifactframe, frameworka structure supporting or containing something
artifactframe, framinga framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
actframeone of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
VERBcontactframe, frame in, borderenclose in or as if in a frame
stativeframeenclose in a frame, as of a picture / picture
socialframe, ensnare, entrap, set uptake or catch as if in a snare or trap
communicationframe, redact, cast, put, couchformulate in a particular style or language
cognitionframe, compose, draw upmake up plans or basic details for
creationframe, frame upconstruct by fitting or uniting parts together
frame > pronunciation
Soundsfrey'm
Rhymesacclaim ... tame: 34 rhymes with eym...
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe framework for a pair of eyeglasses.
Partsspectacles, specs, eyeglasses, glassesoptical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
NarrowerchaseA rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time
Broaderframework, frameA structure supporting or containing something
Verbsframeformulate in a particular style or language
frameenclose in or as if in a frame
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film.
Broaderphotograph, photo, exposure, picture, picA representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide
Spanishfotograma
Catalanfotograma
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 3, body
MeaningAlternative names for the body of a human being.
Synonymshuman body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, form, flesh
Part ofhomo, man, human being, humanAny living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Narroweradult bodyThe body of an adult human being
female bodyThe body of a female human being
juvenile bodyThe body of a young person
male bodyThe body of a male human being
personA human body (usually including the clothing)
Broaderbody, organic structureThe entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
Spanishanatomía, carne, cuerpo humano, cuerpo, figura, físico, forma, soma
Catalananatomia, carn, cos humà, cos, cuerpo, figura, físic, forma, soma
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 4, time
Meaning(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat.
Synonyminning
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ballA ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
Part ofplaying period, period of play, play(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
Partsbottom, bottom of the inningThe second half of an inning
top, top of the inningThe first half of an inning
Broaderpart, section, divisionOne of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
Spanishentrada
Catalanentrada
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 5, communication
MeaningA single drawing in a comic strip.
Part ofcomic strip, cartoon strip, strip, funniesA sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book
BroaderdrawingAn illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 6, communication
MeaningAn application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently.
Broaderapplication, application program, applications programmeA program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
Spanishmarco
Catalanmarc
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 7, cognition
MeaningA system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning / meaning.
Synonymframe of reference
NarrowervocabularyThe system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression / expression (as in arts or crafts)
Broadersystem, system of rulesA complex of methods or rules governing behavior
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 8, body
MeaningThe hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal.
Synonymsskeletal system, skeleton, systema skeletale
Part ofmusculoskeletal systemThe system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form
Partsskeletal structureAny structure created by the skeleton of an organism
NarrowerendoskeletonThe internal skeleton
exoskeletonThe exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
BroadersystemA group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
Spanisharmazón, esqueleto, estructura, osamenta, sistema esquelético, systema skeletale
Catalancarcanada, carcassa, esquelet, estructura, systema skeletale
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 9, artifact
MeaningThe internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape.
Synonymsskeleton, skeletal frame, underframe
Part ofaircraftA vehicle that can fly
building, edificeA structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
shipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
NarrowerchassisThe skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
hoopA light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt / skirt
Broadersupporting structureA structure that serves to support something
Spanisharmadura, armazón, esqueleto, estructura
Catalanestructura
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 10, artifact
MeaningA structure supporting or containing something.
Synonymframework
Partsbacking, mountSomething forming a back that is added for strengthening
brace, bracingA structural member used to stiffen a framework
NarrowerairframeThe framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
arbor, arbour, bower, pergolaA framework that supports climbing plants
bustleA framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
casing, caseThe enclosing frame around a door or window opening
climbing frameA framework of bars or logs for children to climb on
clotheshorseA framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
coamingA raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out
cornice, valance, valance board, pelmetA decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
deckle(paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
derrickA framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
doorframe, doorcaseThe frame that supports a door / door
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilotAn inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
frame, framingA framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
frameThe framework for a pair of eyeglasses
gantry, gauntryA framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something
grate, gratingA frame of iron bars to hold a fire
grill, grille, grillworkA framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
gun carriageA framework on which a gun is mounted for firing
handbarrowA rectangular frame with handles at both ends
hayrack, hayrigA frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry
honeycombA framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
lattice, latticework, fretworkframework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
mountingframework used for support or display
oxbowA wooden framework bent in the shape of a U
picture frameA framework in which a picture / picture is mounted
rackframework for holding objects
ribbingA framework of ribs
sash, window sashA framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
sawhorse, horse, sawbuck, buckA framework for holding wood that is being sawed
stocksA frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod
stocksA frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
stretcherA wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
tambour, embroidery frame, embroidery hoopA frame made of two hoops
tenterA framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
trussA framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
undercarriageframework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
walker, baby-walker, go-cartAn enclosing framework on casters or wheels
walker, Zimmer, Zimmer frameA light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber / rubber castors or wheels and handles
wattleframework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence
windowA framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
window frameThe framework that supports a window
Broadersupporting structureA structure that serves to support something
Spanisharmadura, armazón, carcasa, infraestructura
Catalanarmadura, carcassa, esquelet
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 11, artifact
MeaningA framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror.
Examples
  • "the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention"
  • "the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held"
Synonymframing
Broaderframework, frameA structure supporting or containing something
Verbsframeenclose in or as if in a frame
frameenclose in a frame, as of a picture / picture
English > frame: 18 senses > noun 12, act
MeaningOne of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided.
Part ofbowlingA game / game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
Broaderpart, section, divisionOne of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
English > frame: 18 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningenclose in or as if in a frame.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"frame a picture"
Synonymsframe in, border
Broaderenclose, close in, inclose, shut inSurround completely
Spanishbordear, enmarcar
Catalanemmarcar
Nounsframe, framinga framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
framethe framework for a pair of eyeglasses
English > frame: 18 senses > verb 2, stative
Meaningenclose in a frame, as of a picture / picture.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderenclose, hold in, confineClose in
Spanishenmarcar
Catalanemmarcar
Nounsframe, framinga framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
framersomeone who makes frames (as for pictures)
English > frame: 18 senses > verb 3, social
MeaningTake or catch as if in a snare or trap.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelThey want to frame the prisoners
Example "The innocent man was framed by the police"
Synonymsensnare, entrap, set up
Broaderdeceive, lead on, delude, cozenBe false to
Spanishacorralar, atrapar, entrampar, pillar, tender una trampa
English > frame: 18 senses > verb 4, communication
Meaningformulate in a particular style or language.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
Synonymsredact, cast, put, couch
Broadergive voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulateput into words or an expression
Spanishredactar
Nounsframethe framework for a pair of eyeglasses
English > frame: 18 senses > verb 5, cognition
MeaningMake up plans or basic details for.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"frame a policy"
Synonymscompose, draw up
Broaderplanmake plans for something
Spanishcomponer, integrar, perfilar
Catalanintegrar
Nounsframersomeone who writes a new law or plan
framingformulation of the plans and important details
English > frame: 18 senses > verb 6, creation
MeaningConstruct by fitting or uniting parts together.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymframe up
Categoryconstruction, buildingThe act of constructing something
Broaderconstruct, build, makemake by combining materials and parts

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