Definition of frame

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Frame (n.) A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost.

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Panel :: Panel (n.) A portion of a framed structure between adjacent posts or struts, as in a bridge truss..
Stick :: Stick (v. t.) A composing stick. See under Composing. It is usually a frame of metal, but for posters, handbills, etc., one made of wood is used..
Brace :: Brace (n.) A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell..
Hull :: Hull (v. t.) The frame or body of a vessel, exclusive of her masts, yards, sails, and rigging..
Crosspiece :: Crosspiece (n.) A piece of any structure which is fitted or framed crosswise.
Stale :: Stalder (n.) A wooden frame to set casks on.
Gauntry :: Gauntry (n.) A scaffolding or frame carrying a crane or other structure.
Frame :: Frame (n.) A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc..
Step :: Step (v. i.) A portable framework of stairs, much used indoors in reaching to a high position..
Delicacy :: Delicacy (a.) Nicety or fineness of form, texture, or constitution; softness; elegance; smoothness; tenderness; and hence, frailty or weakness; as, the delicacy of a fiber or a thread; delicacy of a hand or of the human form; delicacy of the skin; delicacy of frame..
Inframedian :: Inframedian (a.) Of or pertaining to the interval or zone along the sea bottom, at the depth of between fifty and one hundred fathoms..
Trestletree :: Trestletree (n.) One of two strong bars of timber, fixed horizontally on the opposite sides of the masthead, to support the crosstrees and the frame of the top; -- generally used in the plural..
Hatch :: Hatch (n.) A frame or weir in a river, for catching fish..
Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth..
Devotional :: Devotional (a.) Pertaining to, suited to, or used in, devotion; as, a devotional posture; devotional exercises; a devotional frame of mind..
Window :: Window (n.) The shutter, casement, sash with its fittings, or other framework, which closes a window opening..
Case-bay :: Case-bay (n.) One of the joists framed between a pair of girders in naked flooring.
Triangle :: Triangle (n.) A kind of frame formed of three poles stuck in the ground and united at the top, to which soldiers were bound when undergoing corporal punishment, -- now disused..
Rave :: Rave (n.) One of the upper side pieces of the frame of a wagon body or a sleigh.
Blindage :: Blindage (n.) A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework..
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