n. 25B6; noun
a tubular metal frame : FRAMEWORK, structure, substructure, skeleton, chassis, shell, casing, body, bodywork; support, scaffolding, foundation.
his tall, slender frame : BODY, figure, form, shape, physique, build, size, proportions.
a photograph frame : SETTING, mount, mounting.
25B6; verb
he had the picture framed : MOUNT, set in a frame.
the legislators who frame the regulations : FORMULATE, draw up, draft, plan, shape, compose, put together, form, devise, create, establish, conceive, think up, originate; informal dream up.
25A0; frame of mind MOOD, state of mind, humour, temper, disposition.