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FRAME

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 18 meanings of the word Frame.

How to pronounce frame:

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Frame - as a noun

The framework for a pair of eyeglasses

A single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film

Alternative names for the body of a human being

Example: "Leonardo studied the human body"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anatomybuildchassisfigurefleshformhuman bodymaterial bodyphysical bodyphysiqueshapesoma
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodyorganic structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inning

A single drawing in a comic strip

An application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently

A system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frame of reference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
systemsystem of rules
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skeletal systemskeletonsystema skeletale
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
system
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape

Example: "The building has a steel skeleton"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skeletal frameskeletonunderframe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
supporting structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror

Example: "The frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
framing

One of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided

Frame - as a verb

Enclose in or as if in a frame

Example: "Frame a picture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderframe in

Enclose in a frame, as of a picture

Take or catch as if in a snare or trap

Example: "I was set up!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ensnareentrapset up

Formulate in a particular style or language

Example: "I wouldn't put it that way"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castcouchputredact

Make up plans or basic details for

Example: "Frame a policy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
composedraw up

Construct by fitting or uniting parts together

Example Sentences

"She hung the picture in a beautiful frame."
"The old photograph was still in its silver frame."
"He put a frame around the artwork to enhance its appeal."
"The sunglasses frames were made of durable plastic."
"The detective examined the crime scene within the frame of the door."
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Word Game Points

Is FRAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frame is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FRAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frame is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FRAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frame is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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