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A frame or '''framework''' is a Structural System or a Skeleton that supports other components of the object.

Frame may refer to:


STRUCTURE

  • Picture Frame , a solid border around a picture or painting

  • Bicycle Frame , the main component of a bicycle, onto which other components are fitted

  • Flogging Frame , a structure for supporting a victim of Physical Punishment , on which the position is adjusted to the anatomical aim, with or without restraints

  • Frame (beehive) , a structural element that holds honeycomb


In construction:
  • Space Frame , a method of construction

  • A-frame , a basic structure designed to bear a load in a lightweight economical manner

  • Frame And Panel , a method of woodworking



The word also has many extended, metaphorical meanings in various fields:


LAW

  • Frameup , to make it appear as if someone committed a crime when they did not



FILM AND VIDEO



COMPUTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS



LITERATURE

  • Frame Tale , a narrative technique, for telling stories within a story

  • Narrative Frame , the context in which a story is told,



SCIENCE


In physics:

In mathematics:


POLITICS



MECHANICAL DEVICES

In textile spinning, a device with many spindles:


RECREATION

  • Frame (dance) , a connection between lead and follow in partner dancing

  • A turn in Bowling games

  • A complete game of Snooker ; a match usually comprises at least three frames



METAPHORICAL USE

  • A set-up, to trick the victim by make-believe.



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