framer

framer
frame ► NOUN 1) a rigid structure surrounding a picture, door, etc. 2) (frames) a metal or plastic structure holding the lenses of a pair of glasses. 3) the rigid supporting structure of a vehicle, piece of furniture, or other object. 4) a person's body with reference to its size or build: her slim frame. 5) the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text. 6) a single complete picture in a series forming a cinema or video film. 7) the triangular structure for positioning the red balls in snooker. 8) a single game of snooker.
► VERB 1) place (a picture or photograph) in a frame. 2) surround so as to create a sharp or attractive image. 3) formulate or construct. 4) informal produce false incriminating evidence against (an innocent person).
● be in (or out of) the frame — Cf. ↑be out of the frame
● frame of mind — Cf. ↑frame of mind
DERIVATIVES framed adjective frameless adjective framer noun framing noun.
ORIGIN Old English, «be useful», later «prepare timber for building».

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