FRAME Synonyms
There are 36 hypernyms of the word frame. (close relations)
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skeleton | nounn | |||||||
noun • something reduced to its minimal form • a scandal that is kept secret • the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal • the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape | ||||||||
border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
framework | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process • the underlying structure • a structure supporting or containing something | ||||||||
casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
delineate | verbv | |||||||
adjective • represented accurately or precisely verb • show the form or outline of • determine the essential quality of • trace the shape of • make a mark or lines on a surface • describe in vivid detail | ||||||||
encase | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
enclose | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • close in • surround completely • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing | ||||||||
limn | verbv | |||||||
verb • trace the shape of • make a portrait of | ||||||||
outline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||||
structure | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts • the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts • the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations • a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement • the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships verb • give a structure to | ||||||||
surround | verbv | |||||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
anatomy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals • alternative names for the body of a human being • a detailed analysis | ||||||||
build | verbv | |||||||
noun • constitution of the human body • alternative names for the body of a human being verb • make by combining materials and parts • form or accumulate steadily • build or establish something abstract • improve the cleansing action of • order, supervise, or finance the construction of • give form to, according to a plan • be engaged in building • found or ground • bolster or strengthen • develop and grow | ||||||||
cast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the actors in a play • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the visual appearance of something or someone • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal • object formed by a mold • the act of throwing dice • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • a violent throw verb • put or send forth • deposit • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet • throw forcefully • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • to remove • choose at random • formulate in a particular style or language • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
chassis | nounn | |||||||
noun • alternative names for the body of a human being • a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device • the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor | ||||||||
compose | verbv | |||||||
verb • form the substance of • write music • produce a literary work • put together out of existing material • calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet • make up plans or basic details for | ||||||||
couch | nounn | |||||||
noun • an upholstered seat for more than one person • a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer • a narrow bed on which a patient lies during psychiatric or psychoanalytic treatment verb • formulate in a particular style or language | ||||||||
ensnare | verbv | |||||||
verb • take or catch as if in a snare or trap • catch in or as if in a trap | ||||||||
entrap | verbv | |||||||
verb • take or catch as if in a snare or trap • catch in or as if in a trap | ||||||||
figure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a diagram or picture illustrating textual material • alternative names for the body of a human being • one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration • a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) • a well-known or notable person • a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape • an amount of money expressed numerically • the impression produced by a person • the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals • language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense • a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground • a decorative or artistic work • a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating verb • judge to be probable • be or play a part of or in • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • make a mathematical calculation or computation • understand | ||||||||