n.

1. a structure supporting or containing something;
   framework, framing
2. one of a series of still transparent photographs on a strip of film used in making movies
3. alternative names for the body of a human being;
   human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, form, flesh
   
   • Leonardo studied the human body
   • he has a strong physique
   • the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
4. a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat;
   inning
5. the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal;
   skeletal system, skeleton, systema skeletale
6. the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape;
   skeleton, skeletal frame, underframe
   
   • the building has a steel skeleton

v.

1. enclose in or as if in a frame;
   frame in, border
   
   • frame a picture
2. enclose in a frame, as of a picture
3. take or catch as if in a snare or trap;
   ensnare, entrap, set up
   
   • I was set up!
   • The innocent man was framed by the police
4. formulate in a particular style or language;
   redact, cast, put, couch
   
   • I wouldn't put it that way
   • She cast her request in very polite language
5. make up plans or basic details for;
   compose, draw up
   
   • frame a policy
6. construct by fitting or uniting parts together;
   frame up