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Definition frame in British English

frame noun

noun
/freɪm/
1

a structure that forms a border for a picture or mirror and holds it in place

Example

a silver photograph frame

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apex back back end
1.1

a border around a door or window

Example

The window frames need painting.

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arch cat flap door
2

a structure that forms part of an object and gives it its strength and shape

Example

a kite with a rigid frame

Example

a rusty bed frame

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frames foundation support
2.1

the part of a pair of glasses that holds the glass or plastic lenses and has pieces that go over your ears

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bifocals bridge contact
3

one of the single photographs that a film or video is made of

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the BFI the big screen Bollywood
4

the particular shape or size of someone's body

Example

A shiver shook her small frame.

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shape form formation
5

a box on an Internet page that contains information that you can scroll through (=go up and down by using the mouse). Pages usually contain several frames.

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ABEND access number account name
6

one of the games in a snooker or bowling match

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baize bar billiards billiards boules bowl bowler
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cloche cold frame flowerpot
Definition frame in British English