Synonyms for frame

Noun

1. framework, frame, framing, supporting structure

usage: a structure supporting or containing something

2. frame, photograph, photo, exposure, pic

usage: one of a series of still transparent photographs on a strip of film used in making movies

3. human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh, body, organic structure, physical structure

usage: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

4. inning, frame, playing period, period of play, play

usage: a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat

5. skeletal system, skeleton, frame, systema skeletale, system

usage: the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal

6. skeleton, skeletal frame, frame, underframe, supporting structure

usage: the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton"

Verb

1. frame, frame in, border, enclose, inclose, shut in

usage: enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"

2. frame, enclose, hold in, confine

usage: enclose in a frame, as of a picture

3. ensnare, entrap, frame, set up, deceive, lead on, delude, cozen

usage: take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police"

4. frame, redact, cast, put, couch, give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate

usage: formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"

5. frame, compose, draw up, plan

usage: draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"

6. frame, frame up, construct, build, make

usage: construct by fitting or uniting parts together