frame — meaning in English

English meaning

• frame noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
• stretcher noun A flat frame used to carry an injured or sick person.

Senses

frame is used for these senses in English:

• frame (snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
• frame (bowling) A 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.
• stretcher A frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting.

frame — full definition

1. noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
2. verb To put a border or support structure around something.
3. verb To present or word something in a particular way to shape how it is understood.
4. verb To falsely make someone appear guilty of a crime they didn't commit.

stretcher — full definition

1. noun A flat frame used to carry an injured or sick person.
2. noun A frame that holds canvas taut for painting.

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