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Frames

/fɹeɪmz/

The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.

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📖 Definitions of "Frames"

noun

1
The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.
"Now that the frame is complete, we can start on the walls."
2
Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure.
3
The structure of a person's body; the human body.
"His starved flesh hung loosely on his once imposing frame."
4
A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
"The painting was housed in a beautifully carved frame."

verb

1
To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
2
To construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
3
To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
4
Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
"Once we finish framing the house, we'll hang tin on the roof."

🔄 Synonyms of "Frames"

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
frame upverb	(transitive) To arrange fraudulent evidence to falsely implicate (a person) of a crime.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Frames"

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Word	Definition
frame upverb	(transitive) To arrange fraudulent evidence to falsely implicate (a person) of a crime.
basesnoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
bezelnoun	The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.
bezelsnoun	The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.
bicyclenoun	A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
bicyclesnoun	A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
boxnoun	Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
boxesnoun	Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
bundlesnoun	(countable) A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.
cabinetsnoun	A group of advisors to a government or business entity.
cadrenoun	A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
cadresnoun	A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
calendarnoun	Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.
calendarsnoun	Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.
categories	The (Greek Κατηγορίαι Katēgoriai; Latin Categoriae or Praedicamenta) a text from Aristotle's Organon that enumerates all the possible kinds of things that can be the subject or the predicate of a proposition.
chartsnoun	A map.
chassisnoun	The base frame of a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.
collegenoun	(chiefly US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.
contextsnoun	The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.