frame
frame Lexical Profile
frame Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a picture, door, or window pane.
"She bought a beautiful wooden frame to display her favorite photograph."
The underlying structure that supports a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture.
"The engineers inspected the steel frame of the new skyscraper for any signs of weakness."
A single complete picture in a series forming a cinema, television, or video film.
"The editor analyzed the sequence frame by frame to ensure perfect synchronization of the visual effects."
• verb
To place a picture, photograph, or document in a protective or decorative border.
"We decided to frame the diploma and hang it proudly in the study."
To formulate or articulate a concept, plan, argument, or question.
"The lawyer carefully framed her argument to appeal to the jury's sense of justice."
To produce false evidence against an innocent person so that they appear guilty.
"The detective realized the suspect had been framed by his corrupt business partner."
• Rhymes for frame
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'framian' (to be helpful, avail) and Middle English 'framen' (to construct, build, prepare), derived from a Germanic base related to advancing or progressing.
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