n.
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : something composed of parts fitted together and united b : the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body : PHYSIQUE , FIGURE
2 a : the underlying constructional system or structure that gives shape or strength (as to a building) b : a frame dwelling
3 obsolete : the act or manner of framing
4 a : a machine built upon or within a framework <a spinning frame > b : an open case or structure made for admitting, enclosing, or supporting something <a window frame > c (1) : a part of a pair of glasses that holds one of the lenses (2) plural : that part of a pair of glasses other than the lenses d : a structural unit in an automobile chassis supported on the axles and supporting the rest of the chassis and the body
5 a : an enclosing border b : the matter or area enclosed in such a border: as (1) : one of the squares in which scores for each round are recorded (as in bowling) also : a round in bowling (2) : an individual drawing in a comic strip usually enclosed by a bordering line (3) : one picture of the series on a length of film (4) : a complete image for display (as on a television set) c : an inning in baseball d (1) : FRAMEWORK 1A (2) : CONTEXT , FRAME OF REFERENCE e : an event that forms the background for the action of a novel or play
6 : FRAME-UP
frame 2a