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trame — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • frame noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
  • plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
  • weft noun The horizontal threads that are interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric.
  • woof intj Used to represent the sound of a dog barking.

Senses

trame is used for these senses in English:

  • frame (networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
  • plot (narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
  • weft (weaving) The horizontal threads that are interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric.
  • woof The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.

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.

plot — full definition

  1. noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
  2. noun A small area of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or growing things.
  3. noun A secret plan, usually to do something harmful or illegal.
  4. noun A graph or diagram showing data or a mathematical relationship.
  5. verb To plan something secretly, usually something illegal or harmful.

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