Definition of frame

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Frame (v. t.) To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform..

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Nogging :: Nogging (v. t.) Rough brick masonry used to fill in the interstices of a wooden frame, in building..
Barbecue :: Barbecue (v. t.) To dry or cure by exposure on a frame or gridiron.
Rail :: Rail (n.) A horizontal piece in a frame or paneling. See Illust. of Style.
Enframe :: Enframe (v. t.) To inclose, as in a frame..
Stock :: Stock (n.) A frame of timber, with holes in which the feet, or the feet and hands, of criminals were formerly confined by way of punishment..
Frame :: Frame (n.) Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.
Intertie :: Intertie (n.) In any framed work, a horizontal tie other than sill and plate or other principal ties, securing uprights to one another..
Stulm :: Stull (n.) A framework of timber covered with boards to support rubbish; also, a framework of boards to protect miners from falling stones..
Hearse :: Hearse (n.) A framework of wood or metal placed over the coffin or tomb of a deceased person, and covered with a pall; also, a temporary canopy bearing wax lights and set up in a church, under which the coffin was placed during the funeral ceremonies..
Cribbing :: Cribbing (n.) A framework of timbers and plank backing for a shaft lining, to prevent caving, percolation of water, etc..
Cradling :: Cradling (n.) The framework in arched or coved ceilings to which the laths are nailed.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) One of the arms or frames of a windmill, on which the sails are spread..
Frame :: Frame (v. t.) To support.
Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc..
Endoskeleton :: Endoskeleton (n.) The bony, cartilaginous, or other internal framework of an animal, as distinguished from the exoskeleton..
Equanimous :: Equanimous (a.) Of an even, composed frame of mind; of a steady temper; not easily elated or depressed..
Cadge :: Cadge (n.) A circular frame on which cadgers carry hawks for sale.
Oueen-post :: Oueen-post (n.) One of two suspending posts in a roof truss, or other framed truss of similar form. See King-post..
Stale :: Stalder (n.) A wooden frame to set casks on.
Rack :: Rack (a.) An engine of torture, consisting of a large frame, upon which the body was gradually stretched until, sometimes, the joints were dislocated; -- formerly used judicially for extorting confessions from criminals or suspected persons..
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