nounπShareThe structural elements of a building or other constructed object."Now that the frame is complete, we can start on the walls."architecturebuildingstructurematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure."The house's wooden frame provided support for the roof and walls. "structurepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe structure of a person's body; the human body."His starved flesh hung loosely on his once imposing frame."bodyhumananatomyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material."The painting was housed in a beautifully carved frame."artmaterialbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of photographic film containing an image."A film projector shows many frames in a single second."mediaarttechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA context for understanding or interpretation."The teacher's lecture provided a useful frame for understanding the historical context of the novel. "mindphilosophycommunicationtheorymediaattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted."The snooker frame ended with a spectacular final shot. "sportgameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn independent chunk of data sent over a network."The computer sent a frame of data to the printer. "computinginternettechnologycommunicationsignalsystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game."In the final frame of the bowling game, the team needed a strike to win. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA movable structure used for the cultivation or the sheltering of plants."a forcing-frame; a cucumber frame"agricultureplantbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe outer decorated portion of a stamp's image, often repeated on several issues although the inner picture may change."The stamp collection featured a distinctive frame, a repeating border design, that appeared on many different stamps, even though the images inside varied. ""The stamp collection featured a recurring frame design, with different images of flowers inside, but the same decorative border around them. "artappearancewritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe outer circle of a cancellation mark."The cancellation mark had a thin black frame around it. "markwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA division of time on a multimedia timeline, such as 1/30th or 1/60th of a second."The animation software allows you to adjust the frame rate to 30 frames per second. "mediatechnologycomputingtimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn individually scrollable region of a webpage."The website had a frame for each student's assignment, allowing them to view their work separately. "computinginternettechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inning."The baseball team scored three runs in the first frame. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of certain machines built upon or within framework."a stocking frame; a lace frame; a spinning frame"machinestructurebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFrame of mind; disposition."to be always in a happy frame"mindattitudecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareContrivance; the act of devising or scheming."The teacher's frame for improving student behavior involved a series of small rewards. "planactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stage or level of a video game."The game's new frame introduces a challenging boss battle. "gamecomputingtechnologystageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare("reading frame") A way of dividing nucleotide sequences into a set of consecutive triplets."The biologist identified the correct reading frame to understand the gene's instructions. "biologybiochemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA form of knowledge representation in artificial intelligence."The expert used a frame to represent the knowledge about a typical family dinner. "computingtechnologymindphilosophylogicscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA complete lattice in which meets distribute over arbitrary joins."The family's budget is a frame, where spending limits (meets) can be considered separately for each member (arbitrary joins). "mathlogicstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust."The teacher framed the lesson plan to better suit the students' learning styles. "actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo construct by fitting or uniting together various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts."The carpenter framed the house's walls using wooden beams and panels. "structurebuildingartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise."The teacher framed the lesson plan to better suit the students' needs. "planactionprocessorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements."The carpenters are framing the new addition to the house. ""The carpenters are framing the new addition to the house. "architecturebuildingstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border."My grandmother framed the beautiful photograph of our family reunion. "artappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo position visually within a fixed boundary."The director frames the fishing scene very well."artmediaappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation."How would you frame your accomplishments?"languagecommunicationwritingmedialiteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareConspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person. See frameup."The gun had obviously been placed in her car in an effort to frame her."policelawguiltactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wash ore with the aid of a frame."The miner used a wooden frame to wash the gold ore. "technicalindustryagriculturemineralprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move."The squirrel framed quickly across the park to reach the oak tree. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proceed; to go."The students framed the line, one by one, to enter the classroom. "actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit)."During the tennis match, the player framed the ball, missing the intended shot. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strengthen; refresh; support."The teacher's encouragement framed the students' confidence during the difficult exam. "actionprocessstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute; perform."All have sworn him an oath that they should frame his will on earth."actionworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause; to bring about; to produce."The new teacher's methods framed a greater understanding of the subject for the students. "actionoutcomeprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo profit; avail."By working hard and studying diligently, he framed a promotion at work. "businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit; accord."The new policy frames well with the company's overall goals. "languagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo succeed in doing or trying to do something; manage."My sister framed the first place award in her school science fair. "achievementabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading