Definition of frame

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Frame (n.) Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.

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Casement :: Casement (n.) A window sash opening on hinges affixed to the upright side of the frame into which it is fitted. (Poetically) A window.
Frame :: Frame (v. t.) To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. See Dovetail, Halve, v. t., Miter, Tenon, Tooth, Tusk, Scarf, and Splice..
Cross-spall :: Cross-spall (n.) One of the temporary wooden braces, placed horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in; a cross-pawl..
Square :: Square (a.) Having a shape broad for the height, with rectilineal and angular rather than curving outlines; as, a man of a square frame..
Frame :: Frame (v. t.) To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false..
King :: King (n.) A Chinese musical instrument, consisting of resonant stones or metal plates, arranged according to their tones in a frame of wood, and struck with a hammer..
Partner :: Partner (n.) A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like..
Husk :: Husk (n.) The supporting frame of a run of millstones.
Tripod :: Tripod (n.) A three-legged frame or stand, usually jointed at top, for supporting a theodolite, compass, telescope, camera, or other instrument..
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) The pair of arms revolving around the bobbin, in a spinning wheel or spinning frame, to twist the yarn..
Frame :: Frame (v. t.) To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform..
Cot :: Cot (n.) A sleeping place of limited size; a little bed; a cradle; a piece of canvas extended by a frame, used as a bed..
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..
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..
Sistrum :: Sistrum () An instrument consisting of a thin metal frame, through which passed a number of metal rods, and furnished with a handle by which it was shaken and made to rattle. It was peculiarly Egyptian, and used especially in the worship of Isis. It is still used in Nubia..
Mould :: Mould (n.) A frame with a wire cloth bottom, on which the pump is drained to form a sheet, in making paper by hand..
Fabric :: Fabric (n.) Framework; structure; edifice; building.
Half-timbered :: Half-timbered (a.) Constructed of a timber frame, having the spaces filled in with masonry; -- said of buildings..
Make :: Make (v. t.) To cause to exist; to bring into being; to form; to produce; to frame; to fashion; to create.
Kite :: Kite (n.) A light frame of wood or other material covered with paper or cloth, for flying in the air at the end of a string..
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