| Frame (frame) |
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| Frame |
| [imp. & p.
p. Framed (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Framing.] [OE. framen, fremen, to execute,
build, AS. fremman to further, perform, effect, fr.
fram strong, valiant] akin to |
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.
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To
shape] to arrange, as the organs of speech.
To proceed; to go.
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Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric;
a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or
metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and
strength; the skeleton of a structure.
The bodily structure; physical
constitution; make or build of a person.
A kind of open case or structure made for
admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or
contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is
held or stretched
A term applied, especially
in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a
stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame,
etc.
Form; shape; proportion; scheme;
structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof
government.
Particular state or disposition, as of the
mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy
frame.
Contrivance; the act of devising or
scheming.
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In games:
(a) In pool, the triangular form used in setting up
the balls; also, the balls as set up, or the round of playing required
to pocket them all; as, to play six frames in a game of 50
points. (b) In bowling, as in tenpins, one of the
several innings forming a game.
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