Definition of Frame

Babylon English
frame
v. enclose in a frame (i.e. a picture); contrive false evidence against, set up (Slang); construct, build; fashion; formulate
n. casing; skeleton; structure; body structure; mood; picture in a film; (Internet) data packet that includes header and footer fields that are needed to display data on a physical medium

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Frame Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

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frame
1. <networking> A data link layer "packet" which contains the header and trailer information required by the physical medium. That is, network layer packets are encapsulated to become frames.
See also datagramencapsulationpacketMaximum Transmission Unit.
2. (language implementation) See activation record.
3. One complete scan of the active area of a display screen. Each frame consists of a number N of horizontal scan lines, each of which, on a computer display, consists of a number M of pixels. N is the vertical resolution of the display and M is the horizontal resolution. The rate at which the displayed image is updated is the refresh rate in frames per second.
(2000-10-07)

Vb Glossary 1.0
Frame
Frame
Allows you to create a graphical or functional grouping for controls. To group controls, draw the Frame first, and then draw controls inside the frame

A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology
Frame
This term has many different uses but by far the most frequently used is in relation to Web pages where the Web page being viewed has a number of independent boxes or frames. A common application of this is with a search engine where in the left hand frame you enter the information you want to be searched the results of this search are presented back in the right hand frame

Multimedia Glossary
frame
1) a complete video image; 2) in computerized instruction, usually taken as the material shown at one time on screen; with greater use of animation and interactive screens, the term is also used to mean a logical sequence of images treated as a unit in the instructional design

Digital Video (DV) & video edit terms / Eng2Eng v1.0 (web compilation)
Frame
A complete video image consisting of 2 fields. Also used to describe the total visible area of a video image.

frame
One complete still image of video media. Video media is made up of a series of frames. Each video frame has two interlaced fields.

WebGuest Web Glossary
Frame
Technology introduced in Netscape 2.0 that allows Web designers to break the browser window into several smaller windows, each of which can load different HTML  pages. This means Web designers can create navigation bars and ads that stay on the screen as you click through a site.

Internet Glossary
Frame
(1) In graphics and desktop publishing applications, a rectangular area in which text or graphics can appear.

(2) In communications, a packet of transmitted information.

(3) In video and animation, a single image in a sequence of images. See under fps.

(4) In HTML, refers to dividing the browser display area into separate sections, each of which is really a different Web page. See under frames.


JDK Doc(JAVA)
FRAME
- Static variable in class javax.accessibility.AccessibleRole 
public static final AccessibleRole FRAME
A top level window with a title bar, border, menu bar, etc. It is often used as the primary window for an application.See Also:  DIALOG , WINDOW

Frame()
- Constructor for class java.awt.Frame 
public Frame ()
Constructs a new instance of Frame that is initially invisible. The title of the Frame is empty.See Also:  Component.setSize(int, int) , Component.setVisible(boolean)

Frame(String)
- Constructor for class java.awt.Frame 
public Frame (String  title)
Constructs a new, initially invisible Frame object with the specified title.Parameters: title - the title to be displayed in the frame's border. A null value is treated as an empty string, "".See Also:  Component.setSize(int, int) , Component.setVisible(boolean)

frame *2
- Variable in class javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicInternalFrameTitlePane 
protected JInternalFrame frame


frame *3
- Variable in class javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicInternalFrameUI 
protected JInternalFrame frame

Television and Video Glossary
Frame
All of the lines, both odd and even, that make up one complete "painting" of the video screen. Also any one exposed picture on a strip of movie film.

Multimedia Glossary
Frame
a single picture in a computerized "movie"/digital video .

Steve's Digicams Digital Camera Dictionary
Frame
One of the still pictures that make up a video.

SAN Acronyms
Frame
A data unit containing a start-of-frame (SOF) delimiter, header, payload, cyclic redundancy check (CRC), and an end-of-frame (EOF) delimiter. The payload can be 0-2112 bytes, and the CRC is 4 bytes.

Internetworking Terms
frame
A frame is a datalink layer "packet" which contains the header and trailer information required by the physical medium. That is, network layer packets are encapsulated to become frames. See also: datagram, encapsulation, packet.

Glossary of Electronic Music Terms
frame
The basic unit of SMPTE time code, corresponding to one frame of a film or video image. Depending on the format used, SMPTE time can be defined with 24, 25, 30, or 29.97 frames per second. See SMPTE time code.

Video Essentials Glossary of Terms
Frame
In film or video, a frame is a complete picture. In interlaced NTSC video a frame consists of two fields. In a videodisc, the word frame refers to a single picture. It can mean film picture or video picture.

MIDI & COMPUTER MUSIC GLOSSARY
FRAME
In video or file work, frame refers to one of the individual still images played back sequentially between 24 & 30 times per second.


Frame Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries

DOD Dictionary of Military Terms
frame
(*) In photography, any single exposure contained within a continuous sequence of photographs.
  

US Zip Codes
25071
State: WEST VIRGINIA
City: FRAME


Frame Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Frame
(n.)
A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost.
  
(n.)
A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched
  
(n.)
A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings.
  
(n.)
A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor.
  
(n.)
A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc.
  
(n.)
A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.
  
(n.)
Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure.
  
(n.)
Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.
  
(n.)
Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government.
  
(n.)
Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame.
  
(n.)
The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person.
  
(n.)
The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.
  
(n.)
The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.
  
(v. i.)
To proceed; to go.
  
(v. i.)
To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech.
  
(v. t.)
To cause; to bring about; to produce.
  
(v. t.)
To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. See Dovetail, Halve, v. t., Miter, Tenon, Tooth, Tusk, Scarf, and Splice.
  
(v. t.)
To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform.
  
(v. t.)
To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false.
  
(v. t.)
To provide with a frame, as a picture.
  
(v. t.)
To support.
  

WordNet 2.0
frame

Noun
1. a structure supporting or containing something
(synonym) framework, framing
(hypernym) supporting structure
(hyponym) airframe
(part-meronym) backing, mount
(derivation) redact, cast, put, couch
2. one of a series of still transparent photographs on a strip of film used in making movies
(hypernym) photograph, photo, exposure, pic
3. 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"
(synonym) human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, form, flesh
(hypernym) body, organic structure, physical structure
(hyponym) person
(part-holonym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
4. a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat
(synonym) inning
(hypernym) playing period, period of play, play
(part-meronym) top, top of the inning
5. the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
(synonym) skeletal system, skeleton, systema skeletale
(hypernym) system
(hyponym) endoskeleton
(part-holonym) musculoskeletal system
(part-meronym) skeletal structure
6. the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton"
(synonym) skeleton, skeletal frame, underframe
(hypernym) supporting structure
(hyponym) chassis
(part-holonym) building, edifice

Verb
1. enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"
(synonym) frame in, border
(hypernym) enclose, inclose, shut in
(derivation) framework, framing
2. enclose in a frame, as of a picture
(hypernym) enclose, hold in, confine
(derivation) framer
3. take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police"
(synonym) ensnare, entrap, set up
(hypernym) deceive, lead on, delude, cozen
4. formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"
(synonym) redact, cast, put, couch
(hypernym) give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate
(derivation) framework, framing
5. draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"
(synonym) compose, draw up
(hypernym) plan
(derivation) framer
6. construct by fitting or uniting parts together
(synonym) frame up
(hypernym) construct, build, make
(classification) construction, building

ENGLISH IDIOMS 2.EDITION
frame
cause you to look guilty, set you up He framed you. He lent you his car, then reported it as stolen.

Australian Slang
Frame
1. emaciated stock animal; 2. frame-up; that which is framed, as a plot, or a contest whose result is fraudulently prearranged; fix-up; 3. incriminate (someone) unjustly by manufacturing evidence

Frame-up
that which is framed, as a plot, or a contest whose result is fraudulently prearranged; fix-up

English Idioms WM 1.3a
frame
cause you to look guilty, set you up 
He framed you. He lent you his car, then reported it as stolen.

Low Life Glossary
frame
verb. To falsely implicate an innocent party in a crime, often because of personal vendetta or political expediency. Framing involves the creation of false evidence.

hEnglish - advanced version
frame

frame
\frame\, n. in games: (a) in pool, the triangular form used in setting up the balls; also, the balls as set up, or the round of playing required to pocket them all; as, to play six frames in a game of 50 points. (b) in bowling, as in tenpins, one of the several innings forming a game.
frame
\frame\, v. i.
1. to shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech. [obs.] xii. 6.
2. to proceed; to go. [obs.] the bauty of this sinful dame made many princes thither frame.
frame
\frame\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. framed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. framing.] [oe. framen, fremen, to execute, build, as. fremman to further, perform, effect, fr. fram strong, valiant; akin to e. foremost, and prob. to as. fram from, icel. fremja, frama, to further, framr forward, g. fromm worthy, excellent, pious. see foremost, from, and cf. furnish.] 1. (arch. & engin.) to construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts of one member to fit parts of another. see dovetail, halve, v. t., miter, tenon, tooth, tusk, scarf, and splice.
2. to originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false. how many excellent reasonings are framed in the mind of a man of wisdom and study in a length of years. watts.
3. to fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform. and frame my face to all occasions. we may in some measure frame our minds for the reception of happiness. the human mind is framed to be influenced. taylor.
4. to cause; to bring about; to produce. [obs.] fear frames disorder, and disorder wounds.
5. to support. [obs. & r.] that on a staff his feeble steps did frame.
6. to provide with a frame, as a picture.
frame
\frame\, n. 1. anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure. these are thy glorious works, parent of good, almighty! thine this universal frame.
2. the bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person. some bloody passion shakes your very frame. no frames could be strong enough to endure it.
3. a kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched; as: (a) the skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels. (b) (founding) a molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings. (c) the ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering. (d) a structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc. (e) (hort.) a glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost. (f) (print.) a stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor.
4. (mach.) a term applied, especially in england, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.
5. form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government. she that hath a heart of that fine frame to pay this debt of love but to a brother. put your discourse into some frame.
6. particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame.
7. contrivance; the act of devising or scheming. [obs.] john the bastard whose spirits toil in frame of villainies.


English Phonetics

JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary
Deintur
Deintur = n. tenter frame

Ffurfeiddio
Ffurfeiddio = v. to frame

Llwyf
Llwyf, Llwyfan = n. a form, a frame; a loft, a platform

Pill
Pill = n. a pivot; a shaft; a stem, a stock; a tong; a stronghold; a frame; a heater

Swdd
Swdd = n. frame work; a frame

Swth
Swth = n. a frame; a pile

Teler
Teler = n. a stretcher, a frame. Telerau, terms, conditions

Telid
Telid = n. a compact frame

Trestl
Trestl = n. a frame; a trestle

Trestlu
Trestlu = v. to put on a frame; to put on a trestle; to frame

Ysgrud
Ysgrud = n. a frame; a skeleton

Ystram
Ystram = n. a frame

Ystrodur
Ystrodur = n. the frame work of a saddle, a packsaddle


Frame Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

film and video
Frame
One complete video picture, comprising both odd and even fields. There are 30 video frames per second.
In film or video, a frame is a complete picture. In interlaced NTSC video a frame consists of two fields. In a videodisc, the word frame refers to a single picture. It can mean film picture or video picture.

English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
Frame
nentu (n.); nentulau (v.)


Frame Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Dictionary of Automotive Terms
Frame
A bridge-like structural load-carrying members of a vehicle that support the engine and body and are in turn supported by the wheels of the vehicle. Also see backbone frame , diamond frame , ladder frame , ladies' frame , mixte frame , space frame , and sub frame .

Telecommunication Standard Terms
frame
1. In data transmission, the sequence of contiguous bits delimited by, and including, beginning and ending flag sequences. Note 1: A frame usually includes an information field, and usually consists of a specified number of bits between flags and contains an address field, a control field, a frame check sequence, and flags. Note 2: Frames usually consist of a representation of the original data to be transmitted, together with other bits which may be used for error detection or control. Additional bits may be used for routingsynchronization, or overhead information not directly associated with the original data. 2. In the multiplex structure of pulse-code modulation (PCM) systems, a set of consecutive time slots in which the position of each digit can be identified by reference to a frame-alignment signal. (188 ) Note: The frame-alignment signal does not necessarily occur, in whole or in part, in each frame. 3. In a time-division multiplexing (TDM) system, a repetitive group of signals resulting from a single sampling of all channels, including any required system information, such as additional synchronizing signals. (188 ) Note: "In-frame" is the condition that exists when there is a channel-to-channel and bit-to-bit correspondence, exclusive of transmission errors, between all inputs of a time-division multiplexer and the output of its associated demultiplexer. 4. In ISDN, a block of variable length, labeled at the Data Link Layer of the Open Systems Interconnection--Reference Model. 5. In video display, the set of all picture elements that represent one complete image. (188 ) Note: In NTSC and other television standards used throughout the world, a frame consists of two interlaced fields, each of which has half the number of scanning lines, and consequently, half the number of pixels, of one frame. 6. In video display, one complete scanned image from a series of video images. Note: A video frame is usually composed of two interlaced fields.

Abbreviation Airbus A340
FR
Frame

Technical English by wpv
Frame
A sequence of time slots in ISDN. A basic rate interface frame consists of 48 time slots repeated every 250 microseconds.

RF Electronics
Frame
A set of consecutive time slots each consisting of a definite number of code words. Contains all the information required for a complete picture. For interlaced scan systems, there are two fields in a frame. One complete picture consisting of two fields of interlaced scanning lines. In motion video, a single image.


Frame Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries

maritime&shipping&trade
Frame
An assemblage of timbers set athwartship from keel to sheer providing the principal structural strength to the hull planking. Frames are often incorrectly called ribs. Each frame may consist of one floor timber, a number of futtocks, and a top timber, or top futtock, on each side of the keel.

Bowling Termes 1.0
Frame
A tenth part of a game of bowling.


Frame Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms
FRAME
The outer printed border of a design on a stamp.

Glossary of Dance Terminology
FRAME
Dance posture for the purpose of maintaining balance and appearance


Frame Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries

Learning, Performance and Training Definitions
frame
Bits of data given to learners in order to achieve an answer. Their answer will determine the next frame to proceed to. Learners proceed through these "bits of data" until they have completed the required instruction.


Frame Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Sean_Woo's Finance,GIS & Real Estate Glossary
frame
structure, build, set up


Frame Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Frame
A frame is a structural system that supports other components of a physical construction. Frame may also refer to:

Building and Construction
  • Timber framing, a method of building for creating framed structures of heavy timber
  • Framing (construction), a building term known as light frame construction
  • Door frame or window frame, structures fixed to buildings, vehicles or other containers to which the hinges of doors or windows are attached and can be locked shut.
  • A-frame, a basic structure designed to bear a load in a lightweight economical manner
  • Frame and panel, a method of woodworking
  • Space frame, a method of construction using lightweight materials
  • Framer, a carpenter who assembles major structural elements in constructing a building.

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