[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

frame \frame\, n.
   1. 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.
      1913 webster

            these are thy glorious works, parent of good,
            almighty thine this universal frame. --milton.
      1913 webster

   2. the bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build
      of a person.
      1913 webster

            some bloody passion shakes your very frame. --shak.
      1913 webster

            no frames could be strong enough to endure it.
                                                  --prescott.
      1913 webster

   3. 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; as:
      a the skeleton structure which supports the boiler and
          machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.
      b founding a molding box or flask, which being filled
          with sand serves as a mold for castings.
      c the ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other
          structure with a fabric covering.
      d a structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which
          cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery,
          etc.
      e hort. a glazed portable structure for protecting
          young plants from frost.
      f print. a stand to support the type cases for use by
          the compositor.
      f a pair of glasses without the lenses; that part of a
          pair of glasses that excludes the lenses.
          1913 webster +pjc

   4. mach. a term applied, especially in england, to certain
      machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking
      frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.
      1913 webster

   5. form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution;
      system; as, a frameof government.
      1913 webster

            she that hath a heart of that fine frame
            to pay this debt of love but to a brother. --shak.
      1913 webster

            put your discourse into some frame.   --shak.
      1913 webster

   6. particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor;
      temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame. same as
      frame of mind
      1913 webster +pjc

   7. contrivance; the act of devising or scheming. obs.
      1913 webster

            john the bastard
            whose spirits toil in frame of villainies. --shak.
      1913 webster

   8. 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.
          webster 1913 suppl.

   balloon frame, cant frames, etc. see under balloon,
      cant, etc.

   frame building or frame house, a building of which the
      form and support is made of framed timbers. u.s. --
   frame level, a mason's level.

   frame saw, a thin saw stretched in a frame to give it
      rigidity.
      1913 webster
see also:
frame of mind balloon frame cant frames balloon cant frame building 
frame house frame level frame saw 

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