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frame
one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
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noun
one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
noun
a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
“the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention”
noun
the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
noun
a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film
noun
a structure supporting or containing something
noun
the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
“the building has a steel skeleton”
noun
alternative names for the body of a human being
“Leonardo studied the human body”
noun
the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
noun
a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning
noun
an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently
noun
a single drawing in a comic strip
noun
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
verb
make up plans or basic details for
“frame a policy”
verb
formulate in a particular style or language
“I wouldn't put it that way”
verb
enclose in or as if in a frame
“frame a picture”
verb
construct by fitting or uniting parts together
verb
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
“I was set up!”
verb
enclose in a frame, as of a picture
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the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention
the frame was much more valuable than the mirror it held
the building has a steel skeleton
Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
frame a policy
I wouldn't put it that way
She cast her request in very polite language
frame a picture
I was set up!
The innocent man was framed by the police
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